Statistics for Politics and International Relations Using IBM SPSS Statistics
Applying Statistical Techniques to Political and International Relations Data Using SPSS
Created by Sage Publishing Limited, Helen M. Williams
Explore the essentials of statistical analysis for political and international relations data using IBM SPSS Statistics. Build a strong foundation in data visualization, inference, and interpretation, all tailored to real-world political scenarios. Gain practical skills to confidently analyze and present your findings.
Sage Publishing | May 2026 | 408 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by getting comfortable with the SPSS interface and basic data handling. Step by step, you will practice describing and visualizing both categorical and continuous data, then move on to making inferences and comparing groups. Each concept is reinforced with practical examples relevant to political and international contexts.
Key Features
- Learn to organize, describe, and visualize political data using SPSS tools
- Apply statistical methods to compare groups and test significance in real scenarios
- Interpret results and communicate research findings clearly and effectively
Target Audience
Perfect for students, early-career researchers, or professionals in political science or international relations who want to analyze data with confidence. If you have a basic understanding of political concepts but little to no experience with statistics or SPSS, you will find clear guidance and actionable techniques to enhance your research and reporting.
