An accessible and user-friendly guide to quantitative data analysis in educational research, aimed at those with little or no prior knowledge of statistical methods.

Includes a section called Program and plans which describes the Center's activities for the current fiscal year and the projected activities for the succeeding fiscal year.

Presents over 1,300 tables that provide statistical data on the social, economic, and political organization of the United States, and includes source notes for each chart, guides to additional information, and a comprehensive index.