Spss For Social Workers An Introductory

Using a step-by-step, engaging instruction of SPSS, this text gives students the skills needed for foundational statistical analysis, based on actual data from social work research projects. With relevant examples of practice and policy throughout the text, instruction focuses on the creation, organization, manipulation, and transformation of data sets.Highlights of the NEW! First Edition: References SPSS 12.0 throughout the text, but can be also used with other versions. Uses data that has been extracted from actual social work research projects, which is also provided on an accompanying CD-ROM. Teaches SPSS and statistical skills using research problems drawn from typical areas of social work practice or policy, including children of divorcing couples; children drifting in foster care; poverty and income; parenting practices and adolescent adjustment; history of sexual abuse; and youth suicide. Covers statistical material on topics including, but not limited to: normal distributions, cross-tabulations and chi-square analysis, correlations, introductory regression, and tests involving group comparisons. Uses a tabular, instructional format throughout, with one column for instructions and another for explanatory notes/comments, allowing students to readily track their progress and check each step once undertaken. The instructions are liberally supported with screenshots, charts, and sample output. Don't Miss These Exciting Value-Added Options!Student SPSS 12.0 SoftwareSpecially priced Student SPSS Software can now be packaged with this text! Based on the professional version of SPSS, Students SPSS comes on a CD-ROM for Windows, has an easy-to-use interface, comprehensive online help, and a full range of features. See your Publisher's Representative for ordering details.Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions Research Navigator helps students quickly and efficiently make the most of their research time. Complete with extensive help on the research process and three exclusive databases of credible and reliable source material including the EBSCO Academic Journal and Abstract Database, New York Times Search by Subject Archive, and "Best of the Web" Link Library, Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions is available FREE when packaged with this text: Use package ISBN: 0-205-46807-1.Barber, James G. is the author of 'Spss For Social Workers An Introductory', published 2005 under ISBN 9780205395668 and ISBN 020539566X.