

Statistics for Social Science
Lead Author(s): Stephen Hayward
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Statistics for Social Science takes a fresh approach to the introductory class. With learning check questions, embedded videos and interactive simulations, students engage in active learning as they read. An emphasis on real-world and academic applications help ground the concepts presented. Designed for students taking an introductory statistics course in psychology, sociology or any other social science discipline.
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Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
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Pricing
Average price of textbook across most common format
Top Hat
Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
Pearson
Agresti, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 5th Edition
$200.83
Hardcover print text only
Pearson
Gravetter et al., Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition
$239.95
Hardcover print text only
Sage
McConnell, Brue, Flynn, Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition
$92
Hardcover print text only
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Constantly revised and updated by a community of professors with the latest content
Top Hat
Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
Pearson
Agresti, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 5th Edition
Pearson
Gravetter et al., Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition
Sage
Gregory Privitera, Essentials Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition
In-book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
Top Hat
Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
Pearson
Agresti, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 5th Edition
Pearson
Gravetter et al., Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition
Sage
Gregory Privitera, Essentials Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
Top Hat
Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
Pearson
Agresti, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 5th Edition
Pearson
Gravetter et al., Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition
Sage
Gregory Privitera, Essentials Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Top Hat
Steve Hayward et al., Statistics for Social Sciences, Only one edition needed
Pearson
Agresti, Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 5th Edition
Pearson
Gravetter et al., Essentials of Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences, 9th Edition
Sage
Gregory Privitera, Essentials Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition
About this textbook
Lead Authors
Steve HaywardRio Salado College
A lifelong learner, Steve focused on statistics and research methodology during his graduate training at the University of New Mexico. He later founded and served as CEO of Center for Performance Technology, providing instructional design and training development support to larger client organizations throughout the United States. Steve is presently lead faculty member for statistics at Rio Salado College in Tempe, Arizona.
Joseph F. Crivello, PhDUniversity of Connecticut
Joseph Crivello has taught Anatomy & Physiology for over 34 years, and is currently a Teaching Fellow and Premedical Advisor of the HMMI/Hemsley Summer Teaching Institute.
Contributing Authors
Susan BaileyUniversity of Wisconsin
Deborah CarrollSouthern Connecticut State University
Alistair CullumCreighton University
William Jerry HauseltSouthern Connecticut State University
Karen KampenUniversity of Manitoba
Adam SullivanBrown University
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