Understanding Quantitative History by Loren Haskins (English) Paperback Book

Description: Understanding Quantitative History by Loren Haskins, Kirk Jeffrey, Professor Kirk Jeffrey Quantitative analysis is a fundamental mode of thought in the modern world, and quantitative reasoning is one of the most powerful tools available for the study and interpretation of historical events. By using examples from published historical works, Understanding Quantitative History provides historians and nonhistorians with an introductory guide to descriptive statistics, sampling and multivariate analysis, and formal reasoning. The book will prepare readers to understand and critique quantitative analysis in history and related disciplines such as sociology and political science. More broadly it will allow readers to participate more effectively in a wide range of public-policy discussions that use - or misuse numbers. One of the best ways to gain proficiency as a reader of quantitative history is to practice on published books and articles. Understanding Quantitative History reprints brief examples from a wide range of published works in American history, covering such topics as black womens, labor, and family history from early colonial times to the post-World War II era. Each chapter includes thirty to fifty questions with answers provided at the end of the chapter. The authors rely on ordinary language rather than mathematical terminology and emphasize the underlying logic of quantitative arguments rather than the details of the calculations. Understanding Quantitative History was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Loren Haskins is Professor of Mathematics and Kirk Jeffrey is Professor of History, both at Carleton College. Details ISBN1610970462 Author Professor Kirk Jeffrey Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Year 2011 ISBN-10 1610970462 ISBN-13 9781610970464 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-03-01 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene Country of Publication United States DEWEY 300.72 Short Title UNDERSTANDING QUANTITATIVE HIS Language English Media Book Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2011-03-01 AU Release Date 2011-03-01 NZ Release Date 2011-03-01 US Release Date 2011-03-01 Pages 392 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134821338;

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