Overview

Originally published in 1981, this book deals with the general nature of social and economic statistics; their sources, collection, use and reliability with an emphasis on Africa and source material available in Africa which deals with Africa. The authors look in depth at specific topics such as population, crime, health, housing, labour, social security, agriculture, external trade and national accounts. Particular attention has been paid to the role played by Western concepts and definitions, analysis and interpretation of African statistics and the problems to which these concepts give rise. Explanation on how to interpret critically, statistics collected by others and those which are published and used to guide decision making by governments and private organisations alike is given. Undergraduate students taking courses in statistics and quantitative methods in Social Science Faculties through Africa will find this book useful, as well as students of education, agriculture and medicine in their introductory statistics courses

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9781032747200

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Reviews

Original Review of Social and Economic Statistics for Africa: ‘…a most welcome contribution to African development.’ S. Ikponmwosa Idele, Social and Economic Studies, Vol 36, No. 2, 1987.

Author Information

G.M.C. Kpedekpo was Professor of Economics, Ahmadu Bello University. P.L.Arya was Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University.

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