Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences

By W. Paul Vogt and R. Burke Johnson

Book Overview

The Third Edition of the Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences is THE sourcebook of simple definitions and explanations of statistical and statistics-related concepts. Since the publication of the bestselling Second Edition, author W. Paul Vogt has examined relevant literature in the social sciences to keep readers alert to the appearance of new methods, new language, and newly popular terms. The Third Edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with 400 additional definitions and illustrations compiled from readers' requests and suggestions!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761988548
• ISBN13: 9780761988540
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences

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Vogt's Dictionary doesn't cover every concept used or issue raised in contemporary social science, but it comes remarkably close. Odd as it may sound when referring to a dictionary, this book is actually fun to read. I learned a great deal, and, thanks to the clarity of Vogt's prose, did so painlessly. I suppose the best part is the reinforcement that comes from realizing how much one already knows. If you're a student, instructor, or on-the-job social scientist feeling a bit frustrated and maybe even burned out, pick up a copy of Vogt's Dictionary. Open it to any page and start reading. It's such a lift to realize that the social sciences really are loaded with interesting ideas, and to recognize that you already know how to think with some of them.

Phenomenal reference book

This is by far the most accessible, comprehensive, and useful stat. reference book I have ever seen. At thiswriting, I am a doctoral candidate in Communication andhave taken a variety of graduate level stat.courses fromthe Math Stat. department at WSU. I wish I had discovered this book earlier, as it would have been of immense help. I am truly impressed with the author's clarity,and the ease with which this text can be used by beginning and advanced students alike. My hat goes off to Professor Vogt.

Helpful for nonstatisticians who must use statistics

This book provides the reader with short definitions of statistical and research terms in easy-to-understand language. It removes some of the mystery. I work with graduate students who are writing research proposals and either theses or dissertations. While they have completed coursework in statistics, they are unfamiliar with many of the terms that are used in journal articles and research books. This book provides a link to help them understand what they are reading and allows them to write their papers with more authority. I have recommended this book to my students, and the professors at several universities with whom I work. These professors are now suggesting their students purchase this book during their coursework to help them with critiques and other assignments.