{"title":"Jay Kaufman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Kaufman’s\u003c\/strong\u003e works delve into complex themes within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis and scholarly approaches that enrich understanding across academic and social dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Race Variable\u003c\/em\u003e, Kaufman explores intricate subjects with clarity and depth, making his books a valuable resource for those seeking to engage critically with contemporary issues in education and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-race-variable-by-jay-kaufman-9780231213639","title":"The Race Variable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom social science and biomedical research to government and media reporting, statistics on racial and ethnic disparities are everywhere. The numbers we typically encounter, however, are not straightforward comparisons. Researchers analyse data using adjustments such as regression models that are intended to address bias and confounding factors. Yet many common statistical practices produce misleading results, and some have flawed assumptions that inadvertently misrepresent the inequalities between groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJay S. Kaufman offers a clear and accessible guide to understanding the use and abuse of statistics on racial and ethnic disparities. Examining dozens of real-world examples spanning medicine, economics, education, and criminal justice, he shows how typical statistical practices—no matter how well-intentioned—have obscured the realities of injustice, with significant consequences for public policy. Kaufman considers how to select and apply statistical adjustments responsibly and systematically, and he proposes ways to improve the explanation and analysis of racial and ethnic inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for readers without a background in statistics, this book provides an essential introduction to quantitative reasoning in terms of social justice. \u003ci\u003eThe Race Variable\u003c\/i\u003e is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses across the medical and social sciences—including sociology, demography, public health, epidemiology, medicine, and public policy—that focus on racial and ethnic disparities, and for all readers interested in the statistical foundations of our understanding of inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871566811372,"sku":"9780231213639","price":116.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8193093482270.jpg?v=1759884194"},{"product_id":"the-race-variable-by-jay-kaufman-9780231213622","title":"The Race Variable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom social science and biomedical research to government and media reporting, statistics on racial and ethnic disparities are everywhere. 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