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Introduction to Statistics. Learning Packages in the Policy Sciences Series, PS-26. Revised Edition.
Policy Studies Associates, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. – 1987
The primary objective of this booklet is to introduce students to basic statistical skills that are useful in the analysis of public policy data. A few, selected statistical methods are presented, and theory is not emphasized. Chapter 1 provides instruction for using tables, bar graphs, bar graphs with grouped data, trend lines, pie diagrams,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Public Policy
Thomas, Paul F. – 1988
This document, which primarily contains statistical tables of data, is designed to help teach secondary school students how to compare the power levels of 186 countries. The three indicators or measures of economic strength include a country's total population, total area, and per capita income, and they are used to determine power levels. A…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Guides, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Minnesota State Dept. of Economic Security, St. Paul. – 1996
This report, based on employment data for 1994 Minnesota technical college graduates, is intended to provide information that will enable prospective students make informed educational and career decisions. The report, organized into six sections, includes: (1) An introduction, with definitions of terms and a list of technical college programs in…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Information Systems