Based on the multifaceted Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences, Second Edition, this concise book outlines the statistical concepts and techniques for application that are essential for understanding data gathered from modern research in the social and behavioral sciences. Methods and Applications of Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences combines both previously published and newly developed contributions written by over 100 leading academics, researchers, and practitioner in a comprehensive, approachable format. This succinct reference unveils modern, cutting-edge approaches to acquiring and analyzing data across diverse subjects for students, academics, and researchers.