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  • Factfulness

    Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think

    by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund ...
    OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases' BARACK OBAMA 'One of the most important books I've ever read - an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world' BILL GATESThe international bestseller, inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • When to Rob a Bank

    A Rogue Economist's Guide to the World

    by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner ...
    Why don't flight attendants get tipped? If you were a terrorist, how would you attack? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken?Over the past decade, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have published more than 8,000 blog posts on Freakonomics.com. Now the very best of this writing has been carefully curated into one volume, the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • Freakonomics

    A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

    by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner ...
    The legendary bestseller that encouraged millions of readers to look at the hidden side of everythingWhich is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? What do real estate agents and the KKK have in common?These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar ... Read more

    9,64 €

  • Applied Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS

    Basic to Advanced Techniques

    by Joel E. Collier ...
    This is an essential how-to guide on the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques with the AMOS software, focusing on the practical applications of both simple and advanced topics.Written in an easy-to-understand conversational style, the book covers everything from data collection and screening to confirmatory factor analysis, structural model analysis, mediation, moderation, ... Read more

    78,15 €

  • The Art of Uncertainty

    How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck

    by David Spiegelhalter ...
    Series series Pelican Books
    ‘Probably the UK’s greatest living statistician’ TelegraphFrom the UK’s ‘statistical national treasure’, a clever and data-driven guide to how we can live with risk and uncertaintyWe live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable. How should we deal with what we don’t know? And what role do chance, luck and coincidence play in our lives?David Spiegelhalter has spent his career dissecting data in ... Read more

    Was 14,99 € Now 8,99 €

  • Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation

    How Access to Microdata is Transforming Policy Design

    Edited by Nuno Crato, Paolo Paruolo ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    In the light of better and more detailed administrative databases, this open access book provides statistical tools for evaluating the effects of public policies advocated by governments and public institutions. Experts from academia, national statistics offices and various research centers present modern econometric methods for an efficient data-driven policy evaluation and monitoring, assess the ... Read more

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  • How Migration Really Works

    A Factful Guide to the Most Divisive Issue in Politics

    by Hein de Haas ...
    A VITALLY IMPORTANT BOOK CHALLENGING THE MANY MISCONCEPTIONS SURROUNDING THE TOPIC OF IMMIGRATION.**'A book that will force Left and Right alike to reconsider old assumptions . . . an important book' The Telegraph‘A careful, balanced, and convincing take . . . challenges much of what we think is obvious about migration’ Ian Morris, author of Why The West Rules – For Now**-------------------------- ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Freakonomics

    A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

    by Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt ...
    'A sensation ... you'll be stimulated, provoked and entertained. Of how many books can that be said?' Sunday Telegraph'Prepare to be dazzled' Malcolm GladwellWITH A NEW FOREWORD CELEBRATING 20 YEARS SINCE PUBLICATIONAssume nothing, question everything.This is the message at the heart of Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner's rule-breaking, iconoclastic book about crack dealers, cheating teachers... ... Read more

    14,99 €

  • The Art of Statistics

    Learning from Data

    by David Spiegelhalter ...
    Series series Pelican Books
    'A statistical national treasure' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2'Required reading for all politicians, journalists, medics and anyone who tries to influence people (or is influenced) by statistics. A tour de force' Popular ScienceDo busier hospitals have higher survival rates? How many trees are there on the planet? Why do old men have big ears? David Spiegelhalter reveals the answers to these and many ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Looking Back

    Proceedings of a Conference in Honor of Paul W. Holland

    Edited by Neil J. Dorans, Sandip Sinharay ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    In 2006, Paul W. Holland retired from Educational Testing Service (ETS) after a career spanning five decades. In 2008, ETS sponsored a conference, Looking Back, honoring his contributions to applied and theoretical psychometrics and statistics. Looking Back attracted a large audience that came to pay homage to Paul Holland and to hear presentations by colleagues who worked with him in special ways ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Women Leaders in Chaotic Environments

    Examinations of Leadership Using Complexity Theory

    Edited by Şefika Şule Erçetin ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This book spotlights how women leaders behave in chaotic environments and features examples of women who have been key figures in determining complex socio-economic outcomes throughout history. Women leaders can be seen on many high- levels in the political arena, be they a prime minister, empress or opinion leader. From Kösem Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to Benazir Bhutto, women leaders have had ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Leadership in Statistics and Data Science

    Planning for Inclusive Excellence

    Edited by Amanda L. Golbeck ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    This edited collection brings together voices of the strongest thought leaders on diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of statistics and data science, with the goal of encouraging and steering the profession into the regular practice of inclusive and humanistic leadership. It provides futuristic ideas for promoting opportunities for equitable leadership, as well as tested approaches that ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Bureaucracy and Society in Transition

    Comparative Perspectives

    Edited by Haldor Byrkjeflot, Fredrick Engelstad ...
    Series Book 33 - Comparative Social Research
    New Public Management has held a central position within public administration over the past few decades, complemented by various models promoting post-bureaucratic organization. But ‘traditional’ bureaucracy has not disappeared, and bureaucracy is in transition in the West and the rest of the world. Bureaucracies still fill crucial positions in modern societies, despite growing criticism of ... Read more

    107,79 €

  • Islamism, Crisis and Democratization

    Implications of the World Values Survey for the Muslim World

    by Hussein Solomon, Arno Tausch ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book systematically assesses the value systems of active Muslims around the globe. Based on a multivariate analysis of recent World Values Survey data, it sheds new light on Muslim opinions and values in countries such as Indonesia, Iran, Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey. Due to a lack of democratic traditions, sluggish economic growth, escalating religiously motivated violence, and dissatisfaction ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology

    An Interdisciplinary Approach

    by Lee Ellis, Richard D. Hartley, Anthony Walsh ...
    Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology is a core text for criminology and criminal justice research methods courses. It strives to offer a general foundation of knowledge that transcends particular topics or subject areas, allowing students to apply research methods and concepts to a multitude of scenarios. Even though the textbook has been written primarily for criminal justice and ... Read more

    78,32 €

  • Complex Surveys

    Analysis of Categorical Data

    by Parimal Mukhopadhyay ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    The primary objective of this book is to study some of the research topics in the area of analysis of complex surveys which have not been covered in any book yet. It discusses the analysis of categorical data using three models: a full model, a log-linear model and a logistic regression model. It is a valuable resource for survey statisticians and practitioners in the field of sociology, biology, ... Read more

    47,69 €

  • Beautiful News: Positive Trends, Uplifting Stats, Creative Solutions

    by David McCandless ...
    In this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news.We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data – on television, in print and online. How can we relate to this mind-numbing overload? Enter David McCandless ... Read more

    22,57 €

  • Finding if There is a Positive Association Between the Two Variables

    by Homework Help Classof1 ...
    A regional commuter airline selected a random sample of 25 flights and found that the correlation between the number of passengers and the total weight, in pounds, of luggage stored in the luggage compartment is 0.94. Using the .05 significance level, can we conclude that there is a positive association between the two variables? ... Read more

    5,45 €

  • Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling

    A Comprehensive Introduction

    by Jason T. Newsom ...
    Series series Multivariate Applications Series
    Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling is a comprehensive resource that reviews structural equation modeling (SEM) strategies for longitudinal data to help readers determine which modeling options are available for which hypotheses.This accessibly written book explores a range of models, from basic to sophisticated, including the statistical and conceptual underpinnings that are the building ... Read more

    101,36 €

  • Probability Theory

    An Introduction Using R

    by Shailaja R. Deshmukh, Akanksha S. Kashikar ...
    This book introduces Probability Theory with R software and explains abstract concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand way by combining theory and computation. It discusses conceptual and computational examples in detail, to provide a thorough understanding of basic techniques and develop an enjoyable read for students seeking suitable material for self-study. It illustrates fundamental ... Read more

    203,95 €

  • Social Statistics for a Diverse Society

    by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Leon-Guerrero, Georgiann Davis ...
    Social Statistics for a Diverse Society introduces students to social statistics and their importance in the workplace, in the media, and in being able to conduct or interpret research. This bestselling book integrates statistical techniques with a wide range of social issues related to the dynamic interplay of race, class, gender, and other social variables: students become proficient in ... Read more

    108,53 €

  • Latent Variable Modeling with R

    by W. Holmes Finch, Brian F. French ...
    This book demonstrates how to conduct latent variable modeling (LVM) in R by highlighting the features of each model, their specialized uses, examples, sample code and output, and an interpretation of the results. Each chapter features a detailed example including the analysis of the data using R, the relevant theory, the assumptions underlying the model, and other statistical details to help ... Read more

    76,93 €

  • Quantitative Research using R

    by Smruti Bulsari, Kiran Pandya ...
    The book is a unique blend of quantitative research and statistical analysis using R. Lucidly written, it covers a range of statistical techniques applicable to cross-sectional data in the backdrop of quantitative research and survey research. In addition to the basic concepts, this book also explores advanced multivariate statistics topics like principal components analysis, cluster analysis, ... Read more

    53,73 €

  • Age, Period and Cohort Effects

    Statistical Analysis and the Identification Problem

    Edited by Andrew Bell ...
    Age, Period and Cohort Effects: Statistical Analysis and the Identification Problem gives a number of perspectives from top methodologists and applied researchers on the best ways to attempt to answer Age–Period–Cohort related questions about society.Age–Period–Cohort (APC) analysis is a fundamental topic for any quantitative social scientist studying individuals over time. At the same time, it is ... Read more

    53,73 €