Written by a social worker for social work students, this is a nuts and bolts guide to statistics that presents complex calculations and concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes numerous examples, data sets, and issues that students will encounter in social work practice. The first section introduces basic concepts and terms to…

Examines potential problems in the use of inferential statistics for single population proportions, differences between two population proportions, and quotients of two population proportions. Discusses hypothesis testing versus interval estimation. Emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate formula for the standard error and…

Designed for use with Research for Better Schools' evaluation system, this guide focuses upon basic concepts and statistical procedures applicable to specific research hypotheses emerging from evaluation questions. The first of three sections presents a discussion of descriptive statistics in terms of frequency, central tendency, variability, and…