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BL
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991574
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b745944
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Gill, Jeff.
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| Title & Author
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Essential mathematics for political and social research /\ Jeff Gill.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 2006.
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| Series Statement
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Analytical methods for social research
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1 online resource (xxvi, 448 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0511606656
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: 1139855719
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: 1139855778
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: 9780511606656
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: 9781139855716
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: 9781139855778
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052168403X
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0521834260
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9780521684033
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9780521834261
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-437) and indexes.
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| Contents
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1. The basics -- 2. Analytic geometry -- 3. Linear algebra : vectors, matrices, and operations -- 4. Linear algebra continued : matrix structure -- 5. Elementary scalar calculus -- 6. Additional topics in scalar and vector calculus -- 7. Probability theory -- 8. Random variables -- 9. Markov chains.
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| Abstract
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"More than ever before, modern social scientists require a basic level of mathematical literacy, yet many students receive only limited mathematical training prior to beginning their research careers. This textbook addresses this dilemma by offering a comprehensive, unified introduction to the essential mathematics of social science. Throughout the book the presentation builds from first principles and eschews unnecessary complexity. Most importantly, the discussion is thoroughly and consistently anchored in real social science applications, with more than 80 research-based illustrations woven into the text and featured in end-of-chapter exercises. Students and researchers alike will find this first-of-its-kind volume to be an invaluable resource."--Jacket.
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Higher)-- United States.
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Social sciences-- Mathematical models.
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Mathématiques-- Étude et enseignement (Supérieur)-- États-Unis.
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Sciences sociales-- Modèles mathématiques.
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EDUCATION-- Teaching Methods Materials-- Mathematics.
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Mathématiques-- Étude et enseignement (supérieur)-- États-Unis.
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Sciences sociales-- Modèles mathématiques.
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Social sciences-- Mathematical models.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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510.71/2
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| LC Classification
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QA13.G55 2006eb
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