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How to do your Social Research Project or Dissertation provides a straight-talking, easy-to-navigate, and reassuring guide to support final-year social science undergraduates. Uniquely shaped by real social science undergraduates from a range of institutions, the book includes their advice to help you through with what can be a daunting, but rewarding stage of your degree. From the look and feel of the book, to the development of the chapter content and the advice it provides, students have been involved at every stage of the book's development to ensure it is focused on what's important to you. Expert advice from real supervisors across the subject disciplines in the 'Working with your supervisor' feature also helps you to make the most of research supervision, and learn from the experience of real researchers in your chosen field. By providing anecdotes, words of wisdom, scenarios, or simply reminders, hints, and tips on how best to prepare for meetings, and communicate effectively, How to do your Social Research Project or Dissertation is the most complete guide to facilitate the student-supervisor working relationship. Dedicated chapters cover all the typical stages of a research project or dissertation in the social sciences, while their carefully constructed structure allows you to quickly and efficiently navigate the content. Throughout the book, you'll focus on three key questions: 'What do I need to know?', 'What do I need to think about?' and 'What do I need to do?'. In so doing, each chapter gives you a clear and direct checklist of actions as you progress through your dissertation or research project, keeping you organized, motivated, and confident. The book's online resources include a wealth of free-to-access materials, including: Author videos - Additional advice around key challenges for each chapter, including developing a research idea, managing your time, and writing up your dissertation. Supervision guidance Advice and tips on how to approach your supervision meetings, including tasks to help you plan for meetings and to build a productive relationship with your supervisor. Doing academic presentations Support with planning and delivering presentations, including tips on what a dissertation presentation might include, as well as author videos showing examples of a good and bad presentations. _ Dissertation templates Templates for dissertations, showing how dissertations might look different depending on which theoretical and methodological approaches you use. This includes notes on chapter content and tips on dissertation structure. Research plan templates Templates for you to use for planning your project, including helping you to get started and complete the dissertation, and to manage your time using key milestones and recommended timescales and targets. Guidance on developing and designing your research question - A set of questions divided into categories and designed to help you formulate ideas, develop your thinking, set your research questions, help you later on in the process to consolidate your argument and consider the contribution of your work. Delve Even Deeper Even more Delve Deeper recommendations and research suggestions, including a list of freely available data sets, links and resources to help you understand SPSS and NVivo processes and tools, analysis tools and help for specific research methods, and guidance on using vlogs, blogs, and other public resources, as well as using social media for your research. Bad, better, and best examples of literature reviews, questionnaires, interview questions, and observation plans Examples of each of these key elements of your project deliberately designed to demonstrate how you can improve your work, and highlighted with annotations to help you gain a deeper understanding of how best to approach these stages of your project. Examples of research proposals Examples of research proposals for different social sciences to give you that extra support and an idea of what to expect. Here you will find tips on how to build a proposal and consider how this is useful for planning the dissertation. What do I need to think about? and What do I need to do? checklists digital versions of the end-of-chapter checklists for you to download and use.

The bestselling introduction to research methods, offering unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods to support students through the whole research process. Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has guided over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and student research project. The seventh edition offers unrivalled coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, reflecting today's evolving landscape. Key Features: - Exceptionally comprehensive but practical and student-friendly, offering clear and complete coverage of all the key areas of social research methods. - Clear theoretical explanations in the main text are enhanced by 'Key concept' boxes, which summarize important terms and processes, and 'Thinking deeply' boxes, which encourage students to go further in considering an issue or debate. - Numerous examples of published research, in 'Research in focus' boxes, help bridge the gap between theory and practice. Spanning cultures, geographies, and academic disciplines, these studies reflect the breadth of issues explored in social science: they cover a huge range of topics, from climate change, ageing, and gender, to true-crime podcasts, gambling, and exorcisms. - Students seeking practical guidance for conducting their own research can hone in on punchy 'Tips and skills' boxes, end-of-chapter 'Checklists', and 'Learn from experience' boxes in which recent graduates share insights from their research into a variety of fascinating topics - including social media attitudes towards the LGBT+ community, and the experiences of Pakistani Muslim single mothers. - Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support. Extensive digital resources help students grasp key concepts and develop practical research skills. They include multiple choice questions, quantitative self-test activities, videos from the 'Learn from experience' graduates, and screencast tutorials for the main data analysis software programmes (Excel, SPSS, Nvivo, R, and Stata). New to this edition: - Meet your author team: Tom Clark, Liam Foster, and Luke Sloan return with their trusted expertise, now joined by Charlotte Brookfield, who brings fresh insights. Together, they've worked closely with students and lecturers to make the book even more relevant to your studies. - Know before you dive in: Each chapter now starts with clear learning objectives, helping you focus your reading, understand key takeaways, and prepare more effectively for assignments and exams. - Stay ahead with up-to-date content: New material on cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence in research, ethical challenges in the digital age, and how technology is transforming data collection and analysis prepares you to engage with the latest developments in the field. - See how research works in the real world: Updated examples and citations reflect current methods and global contexts, helping you connect theory to practice and understand how research is applied across disciplines and cultures. - Explore creative ways to do research: A brand-new chapter, Chapter 23, introduces innovative qualitative methods-like arts-based, sensory, and Indigenous approaches-giving you fresh ideas for designing your own projects. - Get confident with data analysis: Chapter 15 now features a case study on social media use, plus new coverage of ANOVA and T-tests, helping you build practical skills in quantitative analysis. - Boost your skills with interactive digital resources: Test your knowledge with video quizzes and interactive activities, and get hands-on support using key software tools like SPSS, NVivo, R, Stata, and Excel. Only available in the enhanced eBook.

Denna fjärde upplaga på svenska innehåller stora omarbetningar och kurslistan bör därför uppdateras. Boken tar upp merparten av de metoder som ingår i såväl kvantitativ som kvalitativ forskning och består av 25 kapitel uppdelat enligt följande:Del I ForskningsprocessenDel II Kvantitativ forskningDel III Kvalitativ forskningDel IV Flermetodsforskning och rapportskrivningInnehållet har en praktisk och pedagogisk inriktning med många konkreta exempel på genomförd forskning. Genom sin bredd passar boken både grundläggande och avancerade kurser i vetenskaplig metod. Den vägleder läsaren när det gäller exempelvis forskningsfrågor, litteraturgenomgång och etiska frågeställningar samt urvalsfrågor, utformning av enkäter/intervjuer, analys av data och presentation av forskningsresultat.Nytt för denna upplaga är bland annat följande: En fokuserad genomgång av de viktigaste aspekterna av samhällsvetenskaplig forskning. Som en del av detta har den föregående upplagans två kapitel om flermetodsforskning slagits samman till ett enda kapitel.Nytt material om den senaste utvecklingen, bland annat forskning om sociala medier, det som kallas Big Data och användningen av teknologi som hjälp vid insamling och analys av data.Exemplen på konkret forskning har i grunden uppdaterats för att spegla aktuella tekniker och frågeställningar.Nya avsnitt med ”Lära av erfarenheter” rymmer insikter och råd om genomförande av studentforskningsprojekt från studenter.Vissa svenska anpassningar har också gjorts, exempelvis avsnittet om forskningsetik.Sagt om boken"Denna upplaga har uppdaterats och enstaka kapitel har slagits samman samtidigt som några har lagts till, särskilt vad gäller sociala medier, stordata samt feministiska perspektiv på grundläggande forskningsprinciper. Brymans samhällsvetenskapliga metoder innehåller cirka tusen referenser, ett genomarbetat register på över 600 uppslagsord, en förkortningsordlista samt en ordförklaringslista på närmare 300 uppslagsord. Boken kan användas som referensbok. Översättningen är utomordentlig."Kent Lindkvist, lektör, BTJ-häftet nr 6, 2025. Helhetsbretyg: 5.Om författarnaAlan Bryman var vid sin bortgång 2017 professor emeritus vid University of Leicester i England och har skrivit många böcker och ett stort antal vetenskapliga artiklar om vetenskaplig forskning. I denna fjärde upplaga på svenska har de nya författarna Tom Clark, Liam Foster och Luke Sloan i nära samarbete med studenter och forskare uppdaterat innehållet och gjort omfattande förändringar.Översättare är Björn Nilsson.

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has supported over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and research project. Spanning theory and practice and covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, this bestselling text offers unrivalled coverage of the whole research process. The authors have worked closely with lecturers and students in thoroughly updating the sixth edition to reflect the current social science landscape, and carefully streamlining content to make it relevant and appealing to today's students. As a result, the text's comprehensive coverage - which includes many new examples and additional material on areas such as social media research and big data - is now even clearer, more focused, and easier to navigate. In addition to many new examples of published research, this edition features the insights of a panel of recent graduates from their experiences of researching a variety of fascinating topics, including attitudes towards the LGBT+ community on social media, the experiences of Pakistani Muslim single mothers, and the impact of screen time on sleep. 'Learn from experience' boxes in every chapter contain their candid reflections on the successes and challenges of their projects, and their advice for student researchers. Digital formats and resources Bryman's Social Research Methods is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by extensive online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with learning resources embedded and hyperlinked throughout to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The student resources, accessible both online and via the e-book, include: - Over 300 multiple choice questions - A 'Research process in practice' simulation - Student researcher's toolkit - Answers to the end-of-chapter questions, including audio commentary from the authors - A flashcard glossary - Data analysis software tutorials covering SPSS, NVivo, R, and Stata - Guidance on using Excel in data analysis - 'Learn from experience' videos, expanding on the graduate insights provided in the book - Regularly-updated video reflections from the authors on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social research The book's teaching resources, accessible online to adopting lecturers, include: - PowerPoint slides for every chapter - 250 test bank questions - 25 seminar outlines - 75 exam- or coursework-based questions - Figures and tables from the book

Does your child want to learn programming? Or do you want them to develop interest in it, learn fast and become excellent programmers with python at an early age?If you do, then keep reading, because I have a solution for you.In the modern world, programming is considered by most people, especially leading professionals of many industries the most important skill anyone can have. It is that skill that builds and accelerates successful careers, turns ordinary people into renowned innovators, makes people wealthy while affording them that slippery sense of fulfillment and happiness.I personally cannot think of a greater gift a parent can give their child.But your presence here means that you already know how important it is to help your child start coding, and like most parents, you have been wondering: What is the most effective, practical and child-friendly way to learn python programming and master the art effortlessly? What if my child won't like it? Could there be a fun way to code for children?How would I track my child's progress if I'm not a programmer myself?What is Python, and why is it considered the best language to learn for kids?If I'm right, then this book is what you've been looking for, and it contains the solution to all these and many other similar questions. It's geared towards helping young kids learn the language in a simple, clear and fun manner and be able to create their first program in no time More precisely, this book will teach them: How to install python and create their first program in simple stepsWhat operators in python are, and how to work with themWhat variables in python are, and how to work with themWhat strings and string variables are in python, and how to work with themWhat lists are, and how to work with themWhat tuples and dictionaries are, and how to work with themHow to make important decisions in pythonHow to use loops and functions in pythonHow to discover and fix bugs in their programsExercises to test their understanding for every chapter along with answers at the end of every chapterStep by step instructions on how to create their own project...And much more The book is complete with easy to follow illustrations to ensure your child has an easy time putting what they learn into action So if you've been worried that programming can be a little complicated for your kids, you can rest easy and assured that this book has your back.What's more; the book has exercises at the end of every chapter with solutions that you can use to track their progress What could be better? Even as an adult, you will still find this book very beginner friendly (if a 12-year old can follow it to create their first program, so can you) so don't think it is too childish for you to use and follow it So as you teach your child, you too can learn in the process to create your first program

Have you ever desired to have an open source containerization platform that doesn't just package applications into containers to be portable for systems running the Windows OS and Linux OS, but one that ensures they run in any environment or platform, and one that ensures that the container can have different applications installed on it to save time?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are about to Discover the Ins And Outs of Docker So You Can Start Using It with Confidence, Even If You've Never Used It Before Docker, which is a hot topic in cloud computing that is difficult to avoid, is the technology that you need to get familiar with to cash in on many opportunities, including continuous development and deployment, better automation of configuration management and world-class IT service agility.Popularly used for developing, shipping and running applications, Docker is the phenomenon that has been enabling developers to isolate applications from their underlying infrastructure to achieve supersonic software delivery while enjoying the benefits of the characteristic lightweight feature of the containers, as well as their flexibility, spaciousness, tenability and versatility.But like most technologies, Docker can feel confusing and overly complex, especially for someone who's new to cloud computing, or a little overwhelming to a developer who's just making the acquaintance of it.As such, you may wonder: What is Docker (good for)?How does this platform really work?How would I benefit from it exactly?How is it any different from its predecessors?How do I get started with it?If that's you, then you came to the right place.You are looking at a simple, comprehensive and practical beginners' and intermediates' book that has all the answers to these and many more questions; one that will leave you with an all-inclusive understanding of this platform to know exactly why it has been causing ripples in the cloud computing community.Here's a tiny bit of what you'll discover: A detailed overview of the Docker platform and architectureHow to install Docker on Linux, Windows and OSXHow to pull Docker images and run containers properlyHow to work with Docker containers like a proHow to work with Docker images efficientlyWhat you need to know about containers network and data management, and how to work with them...And much more A recent search on LinkedIn revealed almost 30,000 jobs across the country for developers with knowledge of Docker, a number that keeps increasing. If you're also looking to boost your business with better containerization and the amazing features of Docker, or just increase your skills and become a master Docker to become a DevOps guru, it's about time you made the one positive step, which is to learn and refine your skills.And even if this is your first encounter with Docker, by reading this book, you will feel confident getting started with Docker

Are you having difficulty in your data analysis processes?And are looking for a way to simplify information gathering, processing and analysis of data flow with speed and accuracy- with Python but don't know how to get started, or much about this programming language?If you've answered YES, keep reading....You Are About To Dip Your Feet Into The World Of Data Analysis By Leveraging The Power Of The Most Preferred Programming Language For The Job, Python We're living in a digital era where technology is getting more advanced by the day, data volumes are swelling and information handling is becoming increasingly tiresome, time-consuming and expensive.Any tool that has a significant number of data-oriented features and packages, that can speed up and simplify data processing would be more than a life-saver to any data scientist or business enterprise churning large chunks of data that needs cleaning and better visualization.But you know what, Python offers that and more I would say that it is its stunning ecosystem and simplicity that makes it the best.Or its cross-functionality, object-orientation that is widely known to streamline complex data sets.Perhaps I'd also mention its dynamic semantics, its entire slew of libraries, heavy support or readability that we all enjoy But even with all that, I still wouldn't be able to describe exactly how much Python jibes well with data science or analysis.But chances are you have an idea of how awesome Python is in data analysis, but have been wondering: How does Python work? How would it assist me in data analysis?What if I have never programmed before? Do I still stand a chance?What should I get started with?How do I use packages like Numpy, Pandas and Matplotlib to analyze data?If I am right, then this is exactly where you need to be. This book will give you answers to these and more questions as it shows you how easy data analysis work can be with a platform that has built in data analysis tools and features to do all the heavy lifting.More precisely, you'll learn: What data science is and why python is ideal for its explorationHow to install and set up Python on Mac, Windows and LinuxWhat anaconda virtual environment looks like and why it's importantThe basics of Python programming to refresh your mindHow to approach and explore data analysis with NumpyHow to approach and explore data analysis with PandasHow to go about data wrangling with PythonHow to conduct data visualization with Matplotlib ...And much more It's no secret that the success of any business correlates directly with the ability to extract knowledge and insights from data to make effective strategic decisions, make progress and remain competitive. Python has enjoyed international acclamation for efficient data handling so you can rest assured that you have the right tool.All you need to do is spend a few hours with this simple beginners' book to understand how to get started.Even if you've never used python for anything else before other than simple programming, this book will usher you into this new world of possibilities with python.Don't be left out....

There are many reasons why you need to learn programming today, and even more reasons why you need to learn programming with C#.If you want to boost your own problem solving ability, explore your creativity and become an innovator, accelerate your career as you help fill or meet the global demand for software developers or even boost your business, you should definitely learn programming.However, if you want to accelerate your understanding of coding and get started fast, gain access to many toolsets backed by Microsoft, enjoy more flexibility in terms of the applications you can develop with C#, work with a popular and well-supported language, then C# is what you need.Yes, C# is the 4th most popular programming language and has the 3rd largest community on StackOverflow (the platform which was also built using C#). What's more, it is considered cleaner than Java and much more modern than Python, and other programming languages. It is no wonder considered to be the universal language of programming, which perhaps explains why you are here Perhaps you are wondering...How does C# compare with other programming languages like Python, Java and others?Why should I learn C#; is it still relevant in 2020 and beyond?Where do I start when learning C#?What core concepts do I need to learn to create my first program?How to I master such things like variables, data types, conditional statements, objects, classes, loops, strings, lists and arrays in C#?If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you, so keep reading.More precisely, this book will teach you: What C# programming language is, and why it's the best languages for beginners and intermediatesHow to install the program in your PC irrespective of your operating system and set up the environment to work withHow to understand and work with C# variablesHow to understand and work with different types of data and operators in C#How to work with conditional statements for decision making in C#Why objects and classes are important in C#, and how you can create your ownHow to create and work with loops in C#, and why you need themHow to handle strings, lists and arrays in C#How to create your first project in C# in simple steps..And so much more Yes, this book is here to take you through C# from the basics to the depths of the language whether you are new to this or an intermediate in an incredibly simple tone, structure and language to ensure that in just a few days, you can create your first program.So, if you've been struggling to figure out how to start coding or advance your programming skill because, perhaps from experience, you think the whole thing is difficult, or because you've never found that one "ultimate guide" to give you thorough, step-by-step directions and make sure you not only move fast, but "get" everything, you now have what you've been looking for.Your desire and quest to get an excellent guide has finally paid off.

Have you been looking for a way to boost your skills and become a master in DevOps for your business or career in software development but lack an excellent, high-quality guide to assist you get there?And are you looking for a guide that is simple, assuring and easy to follow?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Discover The Ins And Outs Of Dev-Ops, Including How To Leverage Its Power To Your Advantage In Your Business Or Career It goes without saying that DevOps is one of the greatest inventions in software development. It came to satisfy a need to get away from the traditional software design for efficiency, collaboration and productivity in development processes, and by extension to boost business growth.Did you know that businesses that adopt DevOps enjoy up to 60% more revenue rates and profit than their reticent counterparts?Unfortunately, great as it is, DevOps remains one of the most misunderstood concepts- even by tutors across the world Similarly, for someone who's just getting into the software development scene or someone wh0 has drowned in the "Waterfall" methodology a couple of times before, it may seem like something a little complex or one that requires some skill, or lots of effort and time to master.If you can relate, you must have wondered: What's DevOps all about, and is there a way to learn it quickly?What does DevOps entail?How exactly would I benefit from learning DevOps?How and where do I get started?Is DevOps agile? How does it work?So if such questions have been keeping you from making the next important step in your career or business with DevOps, then this simple, clear and straightforward guide is here for you.With it, you'll learn: What DevOps is and why you need itThe features of DevOps architecture The potential benefits and risks of using DevOpsWhat you need to know about the DevOps lifecycleThe ins and outs of the DevOps architectureThe workflow and principles of DevOpsThe DevOps tools you need to know and useHow DevOps automation worksWho DevOps engineers are, and the roles they playThe methodologies and pipelines of DevOps you need to familiarize yourself withThe DevOps Amazon Web ServicesThe tools and tutorials for DevOps, including their features and benefitsHow to install GIT on Mac, Linux and Windows...And much more Do you prefer practical guides that you can implement as you go (not ones that are heavy on theory- that require taking loads of caffeine to complete)?Do you want a beginners' book that is exciting to follow and well-structured for quick comprehension?Then don't let this one slip away.Even if this is your first time actually wanting to learn DevOps, this book will hold you by the hand until you feel confident about it

You Are About To Discover How To Set Up Your Raspberry Pi 4, Step By Step, The Easy Way, And Make The Most Of This Revolutionary Technology To Achieve So Much More Than You Can Imagine Have you been looking for a simple and inexpensive way to do basic computing and even learn programming, boost your software development tasks or just simplify your life at home with a convenient computer? If yes, then you've been looking for a Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized computer that is taking the tech world by storm.Even though when it was released in 2013, its main aim was to promote the basics of software development or programming to school-going kids, today, it's being used to handle tons of other tasks in households and industries.Besides learning programming in a simplified way, this is a device that you can use as a web server to host your personal files locally or remotely without paying hosting costs, display dynamic media discreetly, stream audio and handle many more tasks at a very low cost and power consumption.But I'm sure you already know why this device is important, and perhaps you're here because, like most newbies, you've been wondering: How do I set up the device and configure its individual hardware parts once I get it?How to I install the requisite software?How to I navigate its environment and not get confused?How to I connect it remotely?How do I use it to compute- perhaps create a program?If I'm right, then you made the right choice coming here because that's exactly what this book is here for. You'll get answers to these and many more questions while learning how to make the most of this innovative device in no time Here's a tiny bit of what you'll learn: What Raspberry Pi is and how to configure its hardwareHow to set up your Raspberry PiHow to set up NOOBS on Linux, Windows and Mac and install Raspbian OSHow to navigate the OS like a pro, working with the desktop environment and command line effortlesslyHow to work with Raspberry Pi's remote connection (through VNC and SSH)How to work with APTHow to set up the programming environments on your Raspberry Pi by installing python or C++How to troubleshoot common issues on your deviceHow to get started with some of the most innovative projects..And much more

Do you want to take your knowledge of Linux to the next level by learning everything there is to know about Linux command line, so you can "talk directly to your system" and stop relying only on the GUI?And are you looking for a book that is beginner friendly to ensure you don't feel so lost in the examples/illustrations but can follow every everything to actually do the stuff that's mostly reserved for pros that know what they are doing?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Enter Into A Path Less Traveled - Linux Command Guide And Become Great At It, Even If You Are A Complete Beginner Over time, Linux has undergone many changes and has evolved to be the world's most used platform for internet servers. For instance, Amazon and Google run on Linux. As more and more servers and people opt for Linux, it gives rise to the need for most of the tech community to be fluent with it. Fluency with the powerful operating system however means that you have to shun the use of the graphical user interface - what most of the other popular operating systems are based on and switch to the command-line interface. This is the only way to have full control of Linux.This guide will help you learn everything there is to know about the Linux command line and help you familiarize yourself with a wide array of useful commands - all without assuming that you have prior experience with Linux.Based on the fact that you are reading this, it is clear that you too have been caught up with the bug of going mouse-less and you've probably heard of the potential that the Linux Command prompt holds, and you are probably wondering....Which Linux version/distro is best for a beginner?How do I launch Linux Command Line and how do I get started with it?What commands can I run on Linux Command Line and what do they do?What can I do with Linux command line?How do I perfect my craft?If my guess is right, and these are some of the questions preventing you from getting started with Linux Command Line, then this book is what you have to get as it answers the all in a straightforward and beginner-friendly language to allow you to get the most out of Linux Command-Line.With fully explained examples created using the latest and most beginner friendly distribution, you can bet that you will soon have a good grasp of the practical application of commands in automating many of the tasks that you do so often Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate, you will find this book very useful.Here is what you should expect to find in the book: How to choose a Linux distribution, download it and install it on different operating systemsThe ins and outs of the Linux Command, Terminal, and Shell and some of the basic commands to get you startedHow to navigate and understand the Linux Filesystem, including powerful tips you should keep in mindThe ins and outs of file and directory manipulation on Linux, including copying, moving, deleting, renaming and much more using Linux commandsHow to master commands for working with commandsHow to create custom commands to automate tasksHow to set permissions and run the Linux Command Line as an administratorHow to change passwords for user accountsAnd much more...Even if you've never had any interactions with Linux before, this book will have you wishing you knew what Linux could do earlier

Are you looking to get started with your journey to getting Cisco certified or merely want to increase your knowledge of networking to build on your IT skills and boost your career or business?And you looking for a guide that breaks down the seemingly complex topic of computer networking into simple, digestible content that you can start applying right away to set up, manage and troubleshoot computer networks with confidence?If you've answered YES, keep reading....You know the benefits of getting CCNA certification in the current tech industry that is openly hungry for network professionals. You know that you would easily get promoted for having practical Network skills or land yourself a job in a better paying Cisco-partner company and other businesses.You also know that networking job demand is growing exponentially each year, with a projected rate of 26% in 2020 alone.You know all that...But have you felt intimidated by the whole process of learning networking and even wondered whether you'd make it through a couple of weeks?Perhaps you're not an IT professional, but desire to learn network hardware maintenance and management to improve your life in aspects like security, business efficiency or for self fulfillment, but don't have a clue about where to begin?Then keep reading, as I have the perfect solution for you to get started with networking the right way.This book is a simple, straightforward and concise beginners' guide to computer networking, and is what you've been looking for. This book recognizes that the first step to becoming a real network professional is having a solid foundation of networking essentials, and its valuable content is weaved based on that understanding.As a beginner, I imagine that you've been having certain questions and concerns such as: What's the best way or place to start learning networking?What are some of the essential topics I need to cover?How do I acquire a solid understanding of networking that would enable me to handle basic hardware and software networking tasks?What does networking even entail?If I am right, even if just close, I am confident that this book will prove 100% valuable to you.In this book you will learn: What a computer network is and the types of networks we haveWhat an open systems interconnections model looks like, and why it's important to divide a network into various layersThe ins and outs of data encapsulationWhat you need to know in TCP/IPThe role of Ethernet technologies and cablingThe basics of Ethernet cablingEverything you need to know about data encapsulation in TCP/IP model, and the Cisco 3 layer hierarchical modelWhat IP addresses are and how they work...And much more Even if you've never done anything like this before, by the end of this book, you will be confident to execute everything the book teaches What's more; this book is also a practical, beginner-friendly guide that you'll enjoy reading and implementing so consider this your lucky day

In the Second Edition of this bestselling textbook, the authors use real-world examples to introduce basic principles in statistics with no prior knowledge or experience assumed. With an emphasis on describing concepts, showing through example and illustrating points with graphs and displays, this book will provide readers with a step-by-step introduction to using statistics. Chapters address the following questions: Why bother learning statistics in the first place and are they relevant to real life? How do I make sensible tables and informative graphs? What are descriptive and inferential statistics and how are they used? What are regression and correlation anyway?

In the Second Edition of this bestselling textbook, the authors use real-world examples to introduce basic principles in statistics with no prior knowledge or experience assumed. With an emphasis on describing concepts, showing through example and illustrating points with graphs and displays, this book will provide readers with a step-by-step introduction to using statistics. Chapters address the following questions: Why bother learning statistics in the first place and are they relevant to real life? How do I make sensible tables and informative graphs? What are descriptive and inferential statistics and how are they used? What are regression and correlation anyway?