Essential mathematics for political and social research

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Title:

Author:

Gill, Jeff.

ISBN:

9780521834261

9780521684033

Personal Author:

Gill, Jeff.

Publication Information:

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 448 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series:

Analytical methods for social research

Series Title:

Analytical methods for social research

Abstract:

"More than ever before, modern social scientists require a basic level of mathematical literacy, yet many students receive only limited mathematical training prior to beginning their research careers. This textbook addresses this dilemma by offering a comprehensive, unified introduction to the essential mathematics of social science. Throughout the book the presentation builds from first principles and eschews unnecessary complexity. Most importantly, the discussion is thoroughly and consistently anchored in real social science applications, with more than 80 research-based illustrations woven into the text and featured in end-of-chapter exercises. Students and researchers alike will find this first-of-its-kind volume to be an invaluable resource."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States.

Social sciences -- Mathematical models.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0633/2005055858-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0633/2005055858-t.html

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Essential Mathematics for Political and Social Research addresses an educational deficiency in the social and behavioral sciences. This 2006 book was the first of its kind to specifically address the comprehensive introduction to the mathematical principles needed by modern social scientists. The material introduces basic mathematical principles necessary to do analytical work in the social sciences, starting from first principles, but without unnecessary complexity. The core purpose is to present fundamental notions in standard notation and standard language with a clear, unified framework throughout. Through examples and exercises, this book is intended to not only motivate specific mathematical principles and practices, but also introduce the way that social science researchers use these tools. The intended emphasis is on conceptual understanding of key principles and their subsequent application.