Applied Statistics Using Stata

A Guide for the Social Sciences

Mehmet Mehmetoglu, Tor Georg Jakobsen

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English

Sage Publications Ltd
28 April 2022

Social research & statistics; Mathematical & statistical software

Straightforward, clear, and applied, this book will give you the theoretical and practical basis you need to apply data analysis techniques to real data.

Combining key statistical concepts with detailed technical advice, it addresses common themes and problems presented by real research, and shows you how to adjust your techniques and apply your statistical knowledge to a range of datasets. It also embeds code and software output throughout and is supported by online resources to enable practice and safe experimentation.

The book includes:
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Original case studies and data sets
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Practical exercises and lists of commands for each chapter
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Downloadable Stata programmes created to work alongside chapters
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A wide range of detailed applications using Stata
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Step-by-step guidance on writing the relevant code.

This is the perfect text for anyone doing statistical research in the social sciences getting started using Stata for data analysis.

By: Mehmet Mehmetoglu, Tor Georg Jakobsen
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 970g
ISBN: 9781529742572
ISBN 10: 1529742579
Pages: 488
Publication Date: 28 April 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mehmet Mehmetoglu is a Professor of Research Methods in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research interests include consumer psychology, evolutionary psychology and statistical methods. Mehmetoglu has co/publications in about 35 different refereed international journals, among which include Personality and Individual Differences, Evolutionary Psychology and the Journal of Statistical Software. Tor Georg Jakobsen is professor of political science at NTNU Business School at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His research interests include political behavior, peace research and statistical methods. Jakobsen has authored and co-authored articles in, among others, European Sociological Review, Work, Employment and Society and Conflict Management and Peace Science.

Reviews for Applied Statistics Using Stata: A Guide for the Social Sciences

"Newly updated, now with more advanced content, this book remains a must have for those studying applied statistics. The book is practically orientated with intuitive theoretical explanations, a wide array ""how-to-do-it"" examples and an engaging narrative. You won’t’ be sorry! -- Franz Buscha This is a most impressive teaching and learning resource. Mehmetoglu and Jakobsen expertly introduce introductory to advanced social science data analysis skills in a clear and engaging manner. This text teaches students how to do data analysis in a transparent and principled manner. -- Roxanne Connelly Mehmetoglu and Jakobsen′s book offers a concise, yet comprehensive, introduction to the statistical methods that are widely used in data analysis. In addition to presenting a thorough overview of the basics of conducting empirical research, the book also emphasizes how to use Stata to analyze data in practice. This book is an excellent starting point for those who are interested in empirical work. -- Hector H. Sandoval"