Download or read book Mathematics for Social Scientists written by Jonathan Kropko and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-09 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for social science students who will be working with or conducting research, Mathematics for Social Scientists offers a non-intimidating approach to learning or reviewing math skills essential in quantitative research methods. The text is designed to build students’ confidence by presenting material in a conversational tone and using a wealth of clear and applied examples. Author Jonathan Kropko argues that mastering these concepts will break students’ reliance on using basic models in statistical software, allowing them to engage with research data beyond simple software calculations.