This best-selling book in the field provides a broad, fluent introduction to statistics for readers in the social sciences especially those with a limited background in mathematics. This book focuses on the hows and whys of statistics, as Levin and Fox integrate theory and practice with detailed step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures. Clear explanations of statistical concepts are also provided. A review of basic mathematics, statistical tables, a list of formulas, and a glossary of terms are located in the appendixes at the end of the book. For readers in the social sciences field who seek an introduction to statistics.*Incorporates a new Looking at the Larger Picture feature at the end of each part to help students see statistical analysis in a broader context. *Updates many problems and illustrations with new data. *Includes new information on the weighted mean at the request of current users. *Provides clear, logical explanations for the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research. *Includes a Step-by-Step Study Guide for all major statistical procedures at the end of each chapter. *Accommodates courses focused on the basic concepts of statistics