Adventures in Social Research
Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS Statistics
Earl R Babbie author Jeanne S Zaino author William E Wagner-Huang author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:10th May '22
Should be back in stock very soon

This text provides a practical, hands-on introduction to data conceptualization, measurement, and association through active learning. Students get step-by-step instruction on data analysis using the latest version of SPSS and the most current General Social Survey data. The text starts with an introduction to computerized data analysis and the social research process, then walks users through univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis using SPSS. The book contains applications from across the social sciences—sociology, political science, social work, criminal justice, health—so it can be used in courses offered in any of these departments. The Eleventh Edition uses the latest general Social Survey (GSS) data, and the latest available version of SPSS. The GSS datasets now offer additional variables for more possibilities in the demonstrations and exercises within each chapter.
This text has been a lifesaver! Although the material is challenging, I have been continually impressed with my student’s ability to come away from this course with the ability to perform their own (small) data analysis project in the final week using what they learned. . . . Many start with zero knowledge or experience with research, and in a very short time period are able to get up to speed with the terminology, and to sift through all of the various ‘rules’ of data analysis (which measures of association, tests of significance, etc. to use based on their variables) like pros. -- Kristie Vise
Easy to understand for beginners -- Dr Memory Mabika * drupal *
Good support for teaching SPSS -- Dr Raquel Lara Velez Oliveira * drupal *
Was already adopted by the prior prof. It is a good book and I kept it adopted.
It does need help with modernizing some phrases and data though -- esp in the lab assignments. -- Dr Ryan Mychal Getty * drupal *
Very practical and student-friendly! -- Professor Gbadebo Odularu * drupal *
Uses SPSS. Provides good instructions, generally, but there continue to be the same errors edition after edition. -- Professor Tori Barnes-Brus * drupal *
ISBN: 9781544398006
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1210g
536 pages
11th Revised edition