Title Highlight: Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology

Dictionary of statistics & methodology : a nontechnical guide for the social sciences

Frequently used symbols (inside front cover), Greek alphabet (inside front cover), List of figures, List of tables, Suggestions for further reading

This short dictionary is a useful source for understanding the many terms and phrases used in designing and conducting research in the social sciences. The definitions of terms such as “double-blind procedure”, “nested design “and “regression analysis” are written in easy to understand language for the non-specialist. A nice feature is that if a definition uses another term that is defined elsewhere in the book, that second term is indicated by an *. There are many figures and tables used to illustrate the different methods of visually displaying research results. This book would be useful for those beginning a research project in any of the social science disciplines.