Will a one-child policy increase economic growth? Does globalization
contribute to global warming? Are unequal societies less healthy
than more egalitarian societies? It is questions like these that
social scientists turn to quantitative macro-comparative research
(QMCR) to answer. Although many social scientists understand
statistics conceptually, they struggle with the mathematical skills
required to conduct QMCR. This non-mathematical book is intended to
bridge that gap, interpreting the advanced statistics used in QMCR in
terms of verbal descriptions that any college graduate with a basic
background in statistics can follow. It addresses both the
philosophical foundations and day-to-day practice of QMCR in an effort
to improve research outcomes and ensure policy relevance. A
comprehensive guide to QMCR, the book presents an overview of the
questions that can be answered using QMCR, details the steps of the
research process, and concludes with important guidelines and best
practices for conducting QMCR. The book assumes that the reader has a
sound grasp of the fundamentals of linear regression modeling, but no
advanced mathematical knowledge is required in order for researchers
and students to read, understand, and enjoy the book. A conversational
discussion style supplemented by 75 tables and figures makes the
book′s methodological arguments accessible to both students and
professionals. Extensive citations refer readers back to primary
discussions in the literature, and a comprehensive index provides easy
access to coverage of specific techniques.
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ISBN
9781483314983
Publisert
2014
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Vendor
SAGE Publications, Inc
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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