Statistical Tools in Social Science Research: Applications and Interpretations

Abstract

This paper investigates the role of statistical tools and techniques in social science research. The objective of the study is to explore the use and application of statistical tools and procedures and to provide a base for further research in social science. The study presents brief overview of the statistical tools along with its assumptions. It provides evidence from literature of social sciences which have extensive use of statistical tools and techniques. A large number of the research work in world leading research journal speak itself the application of the statistical tools and procedures. Most of the social science subjects specially psychology, management, sociology and economics have got immensely benefit from the use of statistical tool.