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Applications of Exponential Random Graph Modeling - COMING SOON!
(2013)
Look for this title coming soon in 2013DOI: 10.4135/9781452270135
Look for this title coming soon in 2013 -
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Assessing the Quality of Survey Data Recently Published
Jörg Blasius & Victor Thiessen
(2012)
This book introduces the latest methods for assessing the quality and validity of survey data by providing new ways of interpreting variation and measuring error. By practically and accessibly demonstrating these techniques, especially those derived from Multiple Correspondence Analys...DOI: 10.4135/9781446251874
Tags: Integrity , Scaling , Screening , Comparison , Quantitative data collection , Quality criteria , Survey
This book introduces the latest methods for assessing the quality and validity of survey data by providing new ways of interpreting variation and measuring error. By practically and accessibly demonstrating these techniques, especially those derived from Multiple Correspondence Analys... -
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The Association Graph and the Multigraph for Loglinear Models
Harry J. Khamis
(2011)
Will help students, particularly those studying the analysis of categorical data, to develop the ability to evaluate and unravel even the most complex loglinear models without heavy calculations or statistical software.DOI: 10.4135/9781452226521
Tags: Visualization , Contingency tables , Data visualisation , Log-linear analysis , Association models , Quantitative data analysis , Graph theory , Modelling , Association , Crosstabulation , Statistical modelling
Will help students, particularly those studying the analysis of categorical data, to develop the ability to evaluate and unravel even the most complex loglinear models without heavy calculations or statistical software. -
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The Art of Funding and Implementing Ideas: A Guide to Proposal Development and Project Management
Arnold R. Shore & John M. Carfora
(2011)
This resource provides a step-by-step approach to turning a research idea into a proposal worthy of funding, demystifying the process as a result. The authors present a proven approach to the development of research ideas alongside a systematic treatment of proposals section-by-section and projec...DOI: 10.4135/9781452226484
Tags: Research management
This resource provides a step-by-step approach to turning a research idea into a proposal worthy of funding, demystifying the process as a result. The authors present a proven approach to the development of research ideas alongside a systematic treatment of proposals section-by-section and projec... -
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Association Models
(2010)
Although association models have been widely utilized by social stratification researchers, especially in the study of social mobility and assortative mating such techniques have yet to be widely disseminated to other social science disciplines. This is partly because most of the impo...DOI: 10.4135/9781412993920
Although association models have been widely utilized by social stratification researchers, especially in the study of social mobility and assortative mating such techniques have yet to be widely disseminated to other social science disciplines. This is partly because most of the impo... -
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Assessing Inequality
Lingxin Hao & Daniel Q. Naiman
(2010)
This text reviews a set of widely used summary inequality measures, and the lesser known relative distribution method provides the basic rational...DOI: 10.4135/9781412993890
This text reviews a set of widely used summary inequality measures, and the lesser known relative distribution method provides the basic rational... -
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Analyzing Narrative Reality
Jaber F. Gubrium & James A. Holstein
(2009)
Provides researchers, consultants, managers, and organizational development specialists validated and reliable ways to measure how employees view their work and their organization. Whether preparing questionnaires or interviews for an employee survey, organizational assessment, disser...DOI: 10.4135/9781452234854
Provides researchers, consultants, managers, and organizational development specialists validated and reliable ways to measure how employees view their work and their organization. Whether preparing questionnaires or interviews for an employee survey, organizational assessment, disser... -
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Action Research in the Classroom
Vivienne Baumfield, Elaine Hall & Kate Wall
(2008)
Action Research in the Classroom is an essential guide for any teacher or student-teacher interested in doing research in the classroom. The ...DOI: 10.4135/9780857024305
Tags: Research questions , Reflection , Quantitative data analysis , Knowledge , Experience , Analysis , Action research , Qualitative research , Interaction
Action Research in the Classroom is an essential guide for any teacher or student-teacher interested in doing research in the classroom. The ... -
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Agent-Based Models
(2008)
Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a technique increasingly used in a broad range of social sciences. It involves building a computational model consisting of agents, each of which represents an actor in the social world, and an "environment" in which the agents act. Agents are able to interact with e...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983259
Tags: Modelling , Simulation , Concepts & philosophies
Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a technique increasingly used in a broad range of social sciences. It involves building a computational model consisting of agents, each of which represents an actor in the social world, and an "environment" in which the agents act. Agents are able to interact with e... -
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Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Research: Perspectives, Methodologies, Examples, and Issues
J. Gary Knowles & Ardra L. Cole
(2008)
Represents an unfolding and expanding orientation to qualitative social science research that draws inspiration, concepts, processes, and representational forms from the arts.DOI: 10.4135/9781452226545
Tags: Visual representations , Artistic inquiry , Visual research , Visual analysis , Writing , Performance , Dance , Experience , Text , Drama , Art
Represents an unfolding and expanding orientation to qualitative social science research that draws inspiration, concepts, processes, and representational forms from the arts. -
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The SAGE Handbook of Action Research, 2nd
Peter Reason & Hilary Bradbury
(2008)
Building on the strength of the seminal first edition, the The SAGE Handbook of Action Research has been completley updated to bring chapters in ...DOI: 10.4135/9781848607934
Tags: Participatory action research , Participatory research , Change , Concepts & philosophies , Qualitative research , Stakeholders , Action science , Conversation analysis , Participation , Methodology , Praxis , Experience , Action research , Empowerment
Building on the strength of the seminal first edition, the The SAGE Handbook of Action Research has been completley updated to bring chapters in ... -
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Advances in Mixed Methods Research
(2008)
Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast-growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman's book examines the current state of mixed-methods research, exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the socia...DOI: 10.4135/9780857024329
Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast-growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman's book examines the current state of mixed-methods research, exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the socia... -
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Adventures in Criminal Justice Research, Fourth Edition
Kim A. Logio, George W. Dowdall, Earl R. Babbie & Fred S. Halley
(2008)
The only book of its kind, this text guides students through the process of conducting criminological data analysis. Used primarily in lab settings, the Fourth Edition of Adventures in Criminal Justice Research, derived from the popular Adventures in Social Research (Babbie et al, Pin...DOI: 10.4135/9781412990318
The only book of its kind, this text guides students through the process of conducting criminological data analysis. Used primarily in lab settings, the Fourth Edition of Adventures in Criminal Justice Research, derived from the popular Adventures in Social Research (Babbie et al, Pin... -
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Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology
(2007)
Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology equips students and researchers in psychology and the social sciences to carry out qualitative data ...DOI: 10.4135/9781446207536
Tags: Discursive psychology , Discourse analysis , Grounded theory , Qualitative research , Qualitative data analysis , Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) , Narrative analysis
Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology equips students and researchers in psychology and the social sciences to carry out qualitative data ... -
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Analyzing Qualitative Data
Graham R. Gibbs
(2007)
Outlining how to select the most appropriate tool for analyzing data, Analysing Qualitative Data also provides the reader with an awareness of the various challenges that are unique to interpreting the conceptual and subjective data generated in qualitative research.DOI: 10.4135/9781849208574
Tags: Coding , Data analysis , Analysis , Qualitative data analysis , Qualitative research
Outlining how to select the most appropriate tool for analyzing data, Analysing Qualitative Data also provides the reader with an awareness of the various challenges that are unique to interpreting the conceptual and subjective data generated in qualitative research. -
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Applied Statistics with SPSS
Eelko Huizingh
(2007)
An all-in-one self-study guide to SPSS and do-it-yourself guide to statistics. Based around the needs of undergraduate students embarking on their own research project, and its self-help style is designed to boost the skills and confidence of those that will need to use SPSS in the course of thei...DOI: 10.4135/9781446249390
Tags: Computer programmes , Statistical packages , Quantitative data analysis , Data analysis
An all-in-one self-study guide to SPSS and do-it-yourself guide to statistics. Based around the needs of undergraduate students embarking on their own research project, and its self-help style is designed to boost the skills and confidence of those that will need to use SPSS in the course of thei... -
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Appreciative Inquiry
(2007)
Pioneers in the area of appreciative inquiry (AI) have focused on it as an organisational development tool, but this book explores AI as a research framework. The author reflects on her experience of using AI as a research approach, and draws on writing in organisational development and research ...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983464
Tags: Participatory action research , Interpretation , Ethnography , Participation
Pioneers in the area of appreciative inquiry (AI) have focused on it as an organisational development tool, but this book explores AI as a research framework. The author reflects on her experience of using AI as a research approach, and draws on writing in organisational development and research ... -
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Analyzing Complex Survey Data, Second
Eun Sul Lee & Ronald N. Forthofer
(2006)
This book examines ways to analyze complex surveys, and focuses on the problems of weights and design effects. This new edition incorporates recent practice of analyzing complex survey data, introduces the new analytic approach for categorical data analysis (logistic regression), revi...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983341
Tags: Sampling , Quantitative data analysis , Regression , Data analysis , Analysis , Survey , Survey data analysis
This book examines ways to analyze complex surveys, and focuses on the problems of weights and design effects. This new edition incorporates recent practice of analyzing complex survey data, introduces the new analytic approach for categorical data analysis (logistic regression), revi... -
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The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
Kathryn Herr & Gary L. Anderson
(2005)
Provides an accessibleroadmap that honors the complexity of action research. It will show that action research is appropriate not only for a dissertation, but also a deeply rewarding experience for both the researcher and participants. This bookhelps students understand the ways action research d...DOI: 10.4135/9781452226644
Tags: Practitioner evaluation , Participatory action research , Collaborative research , Practitioner research , Action research , Dissertation
Provides an accessibleroadmap that honors the complexity of action research. It will show that action research is appropriate not only for a dissertation, but also a deeply rewarding experience for both the researcher and participants. This bookhelps students understand the ways action research d... -
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Analysis of Variance via Confidence Intervals
(2004)
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) constitutes the main set of statistical methods used by students and researchers to analyse data from experiments. This expertly written textbook adopts a pioneering approach to ANOVA with an emphasis on confidence intervals rather than tests of significance. Key f...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208598
Tags: Confidence intervals , Quantitative data analysis , Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) constitutes the main set of statistical methods used by students and researchers to analyse data from experiments. This expertly written textbook adopts a pioneering approach to ANOVA with an emphasis on confidence intervals rather than tests of significance. Key f...