Product Description

This book presents the basic analytical tools utilized by today's public managers and policy analysts. Tailored specifically to the needs of students in public administration and public policy programs, Essential Statistics introduces and reinforces important statistical skills that will be immediately relevant to them.

Essential Statistics includes: * clear and concise discussions of statistical concepts and applications, from basic descriptive techniques to more advanced analytical tools * learning objectives and key term lists that frame each chapter for quick and easy reference * multiple tables, figures, and boxes to reinforce important concepts and enhance skill acquisition

Exercising Essential Statistics includes: * critical thinking questions, data-based and research in practice exercises, helpful tips on data presentation, and suggested reading lists that correspond with coverage of each textbook chapter * two software guides -- "How to Use SPSS" and "Guide to Using Spreadsheets" -- that capitalize on the increased value of computers in methods courses. Freeing students from time-consuming calculations, these real-world applications allow for quick results interpretation and data validation * perforated and spiral-bound pages for maximum flexibility

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #337464 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 285 pages

About the Author
Evan M. Berman is the Huey McElveen Distinguished Professor at Louisiana State University in public administration. He has served as a policy analyst for the National Science Foundation and as a consultant to the National Academy of Sciences and U.S. Congress. He is also an editor of Public Performance & Management Review. His areas of expertise include quantitative methods, survey research, program evaluation, productivity, ethics and human resource management. He is the author of over 100 publications. His most recent books include Performance and Productivity in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (2006, 2nd edition) and Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems(2006, 2nd edition), coauthored with James Bowman, Jonathan West and Montgomery Van Wart and recipient of the Best Public Sector Human Resource Book by the Section on Personnel Administration and Labor Relations of the American Society for Public Administration.

Customer Reviews

great condition
Book was in perfect condition. crisp and new (at least it looked it). Arrived in time too.

A decent statistic book
The book was one of the inexpensive statistic book which also related to policy analysis. The book gave you decent knowledge about how to apply statistic on policy analysis, but if you are type of person who is looking for lots of examples, I will not suggest this book. Also, if you have never take the statistic class or took the class long time ago, I will suggest you pick up a statistic textbook along with this book so you have a better understanding. The book does not tell you how to run a statistic software, so if you are looking for more statistic software information, buy a statistic software books (Envivo, SPSS and so on.)