Introduction to Social Science Data Analysis

Author: Jim Ross, Sociology Department,  CSU Bakersfield

Description: Exercises in performing the steps of science and performing data analysis.  These exercises are designed to teach/practice the steps of social science with quality data.  Use (1) if the long term goal includes learning SPSS.  Use (2) if your major goal does not include SPSS and the GSS contains items of interest to your students, usually sociology. Use (3) if your major goal does not include SPSS and the ANES contains items of interest to your students, usually political science. 

Purpose: Use in introductory and lower division classes.