An introduction to secondary data analysis with ibm spss statistics / by John MacInnes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacInnes, John, active 2022, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research Methods & Evaluation--Secondary Data Analysis--Quantitative/Statistical Research.

Research Methods & Evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages)

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications Ltd., 2022.

Summary:

Many professional, high-quality surveys collect data on people's behaviour, experiences, lifestyles and attitudes. The data they produce is more accessible than ever before. This book provides students with a comprehensive introduction to using this data, as well as transactional data and big data sources, in their own research projects. Here you will find all you need to know about locating, accessing, preparing and analysing secondary data, along with step-by-step instructions for using IBM SPSS Statistics. You will learn how to: Create a robust research question and design that suits secondary analysis Locate, access and explore data online Understand data documentation Check and 'clean' secondary data Manage and analyse your data to produce meaningful results Replicate analyses of data in published articles and books Using case studies and video animations to illustrate each step of your research, this book provides you with the quantitative analysis skills you'll need to pass your course, complete your research project and compete in the job market. Exercises throughout the book and on the book's companion website give you an opportunity to practice, check your understanding and work hands on with real data as you're learning.

Contents:

AN INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS WITH IBM SPSS STATISTICS- FRONT COVER

AN INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS WITH IBM SPSS STATISTICS

COPYRIGHT

CONTENTS

COMPANION WEBSITE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CHAPTER 1- SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS: THE EVIDENCE IS OUT THERE

CHAPTER 2- UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF STATISTICS

CHAPTER 3- DOING SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS IN FIVE MINUTES

CHAPTER 4- GETTING STARTED WITH SPSS

CHAPTER 5- DEALING WITH DATA DOCUMENTATION

CHAPTER 6- REPLICATING PUBLISHED ANALYSES

CHAPTER 7- PREPARING YOUR DATA

CHAPTER 8- MANAGING AND MANIPULATING DATA

CHAPTER 9- INTRODUCING LINEAR REGRESSION

CHAPTER 10- GETTING STARTED WITH LOGISTIC REGRESSION

CHAPTER 11- USING BINARY LOGISTIC REGRESSION

CHAPTER 12- PRACTISING REGRESSION SKILLS WITH REPLICATION

CHAPTER 13- A LOOK BACK: HOW TO ENJOY 'AN AVALANCHE OF NUMBERS'

REFERENCES

INDEX.

Notes:

Core Textbook.

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

1-03-623487-8

1-4739-8695-8

1-4739-8771-7

9781036234874

OCLC:

1315025078

Publisher Number:

T242775