This updated edition seeks to be as user-friendly as possible by streamlining chapters and emphasizing computer use for those with math anxiety. Frankfort-Nachmias (U. of Wisconsin) and Leon- Guerrero (Pacific Lutheran U.) focus on applying statistical techniques to issues of social concern, e.g., racial/ethnic categories. The text includes chapter exercises utilizing the SPSS statistical package, a basic math review, and standard statistical tables. The CD contains SPSS version 13.0 with updated demos and exercises. Dates of previous iterations are not given