A text for applied social science researchers at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level, emphasizing conceptual understanding of statistical techniques, the use of statistical software to run analyses, and correct interpretation of results. Material on major statistical packages SPSS and SAS is integrated throughout. Includes exercises. This second edition features a new chapter on multiple regression, inclusion of SPSS for Windows 8.0, and Pass 6.0 for power analysis. The author is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)