Dynamic content matched to the way today's students read, think, and learn brings content to life · Integrated within the narrative, interactives empower students to engage with concepts and take an active role in learning. REVEL's unique presentation of media as an intrinsic part of course content brings the hallmark features of Pearson's bestselling titles to life. REVEL's media interactives have been designed to be completed quickly, so students stay focused and on task. · End-of-chapter quizzing affords students opportunities to check their understanding before moving on. · REVEL's fully mobile learning experience enables students to read and interact with course material on the devices they use, anywhere and anytime. Responsive design allows students to access REVEL on their tablet devices and smart phones, with content displayed clearly in both portrait and landscape view. · Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts · REVEL's assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. And when students know what is expected of them, they're better motivated to keep up. · REVEL's performance dashboard lets educators monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. It offers actionable information that helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task. Of particular note, the trending column reveals whether students' grades are improving or declining - which helps educators identify students who might need help to stay on track. A student-friendly approach and hands-on guidance makes statistics accessible to all students · Detailed, step-by-step illustrations of statistical procedures at important points throughout the text help students to better grasp key concepts. · The authors employ an accessible writing style to make key concepts understandable to a broad range of students, particularly those without a strong background in mathematics.

· The authors provide clear, logical explanations that help students understand the rationale and use of statistical methods in social research. · Looking at the Larger Picture boxes helps deepen student understanding of statistical methods. · The text supports the use of SPSS via SPSS problem sets at the end of chapters and an introduction to SPSS in an appendix.