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Bod Third Party Titles Das intelligente Gehirn Zum Einfluss von Ernhrung
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Bod Third Party Titles El conocimiento preconceptual fuente del
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Books on Demand Die Kunst der Alltagspsychologie: Wie Sie
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Psychosozial-Verlag Körper und Sprache
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Literaricon Verlag Völkerpsychologie: Eine Untersuchungsgeschichte
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Applied Psychology Readings: Selected Papers from
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of the best papers presented at the 2021 edition of the Singapore Conference of Applied Psychology (SCAP) organised and facilitated by East Asia Research in Singapore. The selection of papers addresses the latest innovations, trends, concerns and practical challenges encountered in the field, and poses practical solutions within the field of applied psychology. The theme for 2021 is psychological well-being, and so the collection covers aspects of clinical and non-clinical psychological well-being in different arenas, from education to the workplace. Following a rigorous peer-review process led by the School of Psychology at the University of Derby, this collection is a valuable resource for academics, researchers and practitioners looking to keep themselves up-to-date with recent research in the field. The book is of interest to educators and practitioners in applied psychology focused on well-being. Table of ContentsPsychological well-being of international students aged 15-17.- Building Coherence and Increasing Emotion Regulation Flexibility Towards Resilience: An Experimental Study in Singapore.- The Effect of Fast Loans on Financial resilience-building Behaviors and Mental Well-being.- Motivation and Cognitive-Behavioral Factors in Problematic Online Gaming.- Integrating Mental Health Services in Existing Healthcare System in Pakistan: A Public Mental Health Approach.- Psychological Effects of Facial Exercises.- Indonesian Primary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Student Misbehavior.- Empowering Millennials Working in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’ Affective Wellbeing: Role of Volition, Justice and Meaning at Work.
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Oxford University Press Inc The Savvy Academic
Book SynopsisThis approachable guide meets health and social sciences scholars at their level--either as a reference text or as an enchanting but practical read--and walks them through each stage of their academic publishing journey. Drawing on a wealth of examples from his own experience mentoring others and publishing 300+ articles, Dr. Schwartz engages early, mid-, and senior-level professionals as well as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows alike, to demystify each stage of the writing and publishing process. Employing a reader-friendly, accessible voice, Dr. Schwartz''s style captivates readers across disciplines, with a refreshing, can-do perspective. Before diving in, the author relates his own personal story in scholarly publishing, inviting all academics to unlock the high-impact writer within. The next set of chapters tackle the nuts and bolts of the academic publishing process, with basics such as topic selection, data analysis for publication, writing preparation, drafting and eTrade ReviewIn stolid, workmanlike prose, Schwartz... thus delivers an exhaustive primer on how to produce publishable research in his and allied fields: fields where much of the writing, like it or not, is 'mechanical and formulaic'(149). * Steven E. Gump, Princeton University, Journal of Scholarly Publishing *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started and Selecting a Topic Chapter 2: Designing a Publishable Study Chapter 3: Key Principles in Ethical Data Analysis and Handling Conflicts of Interest Chapter 4: Developing an Outline Chapter 5: Getting Ready to Write Chapter 6: Principles of Good Writing Chapter 7: Plagiarism, Citations, and Paraphrasing Chapter 8: Writing a First Draft Chapter 9: Editing, Filling in Gaps, and Cutting Chapter 10: Selecting a Target Journal Chapter 11: Thinking Like a Reviewer Chapter 12: The Journal Review Process: Decision Letters, Reviewer Comments, and Author Responses Chapter 13: What to Do with Rejected Manuscripts Chapter 14: Working with Coauthors Chapter 15: Working with Public-Use and Proprietary Datasets Chapter 16: Publishing Non-Empirical Papers Chapter 17: Open Access and Pay-to-Publish Journals Chapter 18: Books and Book Chapters Chapter 19: Conclusion
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W. W. Norton & Company Psychological Science
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WW Norton & Co Psychological Science
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W. W. Norton & Company Psychological Science
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Random House USA Inc Type Talk The 16 Personality Types That Determine
Book SynopsisDetermine your personality using a scientifically validated method based on the work of C.G. Jung and gain insight into why others behave the way they do, and why you are the person you are. What’s your type? Would you rather . . . . . . celebrate with the whole crowd or just a few friends? . . . focus on the facts or get an overall impression? . . . go with what “seems logical” or what “feels fair”? . . . keep to a schedule or keep your options open? How you answer these questions is the very beginning of understanding who you are and how you relate to those around you, by using a new and exciting method called Typewatching. Otto Kroeger and Janet M. Thuesen have developed Typewatching from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which was derived from the work of C. G. Jung. Now they have put together the first and only popular guide to the MBTI in Type Talk. Here is a one-of-a-kind guide that d
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University Press of America Moral Issues in Psychology Personalist
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Scarecrow Press Research in Parapsychology 1980 1980 Abstracts
Book SynopsisThe current volume contains abbreviated versions of the original papers presented at the convention.
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Scarecrow Press The Celluloid Couch An Annotated International
Book SynopsisIn this unique filmography, Leslie Rabkin delves deeply into film's 'unconscious,' producing a valuable reference text concerned with the history of film and its representation of therapy and mental illness.Trade ReviewThe author's humorous remarks are well aimed...The self-proclaimed "celluloid safari" casts a new perspective on film and its "unconscious," producing a unique reference tool with which to view this form of mass media. * American Reference Books Annual *...unique storehouse of information...Rabkin provides an overview of this enormous amount of material and highlights its links with important changes. * Viewfinder *This compendium of 5000 films from 50 countries chronicles the best and the worst of cinema portrayals. * Columbia College Today *...is very much revealing of society in that entries are listed alphabetically by decade, and the longest section relates to the 1980s. * Classic Images *
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Quest Books,U.S. Ken Wilber in Dialogue Conversations with Leading
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Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers The Book of Psychiatric Books
Book SynopsisThis volume consists of critical reviews of important works in psychiatry and excerpts from those works. The editors have tried to cover as many fields as possible that are relevant to psychiatry as a whole and to its subspecialities.
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Sage Publications, Inc Statistics for People Who Think They Hate
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SAGE Publications Inc Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Book SynopsisThe Updated Third Edition has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020), both in the APA style sections within content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance. Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, studenTable of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas Chapter 3 • Research Ethics SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables Glossary References Index
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McGraw Hill Education India Looseleaf for Research Methods in Psychology
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McGraw-Hill Companies Looseleaf for Research Design and Methods
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Quickstudy Reference Guides Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
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Guilford Publications Making Room for the Disavowed
Book SynopsisIn this uniquely integrative book, Paul L. Wachtel describes powerful clinical strategies to make roomfor aspects of the self that were sidetracked in the course of development. Wachtel explores how early attachment experiences can lead people to turn away from certain thoughts and feelings, building a sense of self and ways of interacting on only a limited range of adaptive resources. His approach draws on psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic, and acceptance-centered cognitive-behavioral perspectives, as well as attention to the impact of race, class, and culture. Filled with rich case material, the book illuminates how a therapeutic approach anchored in the present can help heal the wounds of the past. See also Wachtel's Therapeutic Communication, Second Edition: Knowing What to Say When, as well as Mastering the Clinical Conversation: Language as Intervention, by Matthieu Villatte, Jennifer L. Villatte, and Steven C. Hayes.Trade Review"Wachtel eloquently presents a wonderful integrative approach in which making room is the pivotal process. Making room does not involve interpreting, modifying, or educating; it is about helping the person gain access to parts of self they have shied away from. This is the work on theoretical integration that the field has been waiting for."--Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, York University, Canada "This is a groundbreaking volume from a giant of psychotherapy who has long sought ways to build bridges between psychodynamic thinking and other traditions. Wachtel's focus on making room challenges some aspects of traditional psychodynamic approaches; at the same time, it makes the psychodynamic methods described here immediately accessible and valuable to practitioners of humanistic approaches, third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy, or many other varieties of modern psychotherapy. The book is brilliant and challenging--I highly recommend it."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno; codeveloper of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy "A necessary companion for practicing clinicians and students alike. Wachtel's book is like a microfiber cloth to clean our psychotherapist-lenses. It highlights the delicate and dynamic relationship between therapist and patient--and is a lesson on how to build a sturdy enough room to house it."--Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, private practice, New York City; podcast host, Where Should We Begin? "This readable book embodies its own subject matter--expanding therapeutic conversations rather than forcing them into the narrow paradigms into which contemporary researchers and clinicians are socialized. Whether trained in DSM diagnoses, symptom-focused manuals, or authoritarian rules of interpretation, mental health professionals will find Wachtel’s book both incisive and liberating. Long admired for his deeply knowledgeable, respectful treatment of competing ideas, Wachtel breaks new ground in this integrative discourse on psychological healing. Beginning therapists will benefit from Wachtel's clarity, practicality, and humanity; seasoned clinicians will benefit from penetrating insights that support their best therapeutic instincts."--Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Visiting Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Making Room for Thoughts and Feelings: Attachment, Self-Acceptance, and Emotional Immediacy 2. Silos, Stereotypes, and the Evolutionary Links between Diverse and Competing Approaches 3. What Is the Appropriate Evidence Base for Responsible Clinical Practice? II. Beyond Pathologizing: The Dialectics of Acceptance and Change 4. From Interpreting Wishes and Feelings to Making Room for Them: The Problem with Uncovering “the Truth” 5. The Roots of Pathologizing and Accusatory Interpretations 6. Anxiety, Exposure, and the Path to Self-Acceptance 7. Making Room in CBT: From Beck and Ellis to the Dialectics of Acceptance and Change III. Attachment and the Lifelong Dynamics of Development 8. Self-Acceptance and Self-Rejection: The Critical Impact of Attachment 9. Working in the Present on the Consequences of the Past IV. Living-in-the-World 10. Experiencing, Emotional Immediacy, and Self-in-Action 11. Living in Contexts: From the Relational Matrix to the Impact of Culture and Society 12. The Many Faces of Psychotherapy References Index
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Guilford Publications Dynamics of Romantic Love: Attachment,
Book SynopsisA theoretically and empirically rich exploration of universal questions, this book examines the interplay of three distinct behavioral systems involved in romantic love. Leading attachment researchers are joined by proponents of other perspectives, including interdependence theory and self-expansion theory, to review the current state of knowledge in the field. Presented are compelling new studies that address intimacy, jealousy, self-disclosure, sexual behavior, partner violence, and other processes in both satisfying and dysfunctional relationships. Special topics include gender differences in attachment as well as attachment dynamics within same-sex couples.Trade Review"This volume provides clear evidence of how far research in adult attachment has progressed in the last 20 years. The authors reveal great depth in theorizing, creativity in the application of methodologies, and a focus on a broader range of variables than ever before. Essential reading for all serious students of adult attachment."--Pat Noller, PhD, School of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Queensland, Australia "Attachment theory is changing the world of social and clinical psychology, and this volume--with its rich general understanding and its ability to offer specific insights into the territory of relationships--is a fine example of the ever-expanding horizons of attachment theory and research. The book builds on the work of Phillip Shaver, who has led the field for two decades and who offers a transforming vision of adult attachment. The reader will find conceptual clarity, descriptions of fascinating research, and clinical wisdom on every page."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada; Distinguished Research Professor, Marital and Family Therapy Program, Alliant International University "This outstanding volume updates and expands the groundbreaking research methodology and conceptual framework that has allowed psychologists to examine adult romantic relationships as attachments. It wasn't too long ago that this was viewed as a radical notion! With a solid understanding of attachment theory's roots in the fields of biology and evolution, the contributing authors make a significant advance by underscoring the ways in which attachment components of romantic relationships are interwoven with caregiving and sexuality. This volume offers key insights to researchers and clinicians interested in fully understanding the complexities of that 'crazy little thing called love.'"--Jude Cassidy, PhD, Distinguished Scholar-Teacher and Professor of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park - A comprehensive edited collection of romantic relationship research, addressing romantic love by examining the complex interplay between attachment, caregiving, and sex....This book demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the subject area and provides one of the most complete and sophisticated reviews of theoretical and empirical literature on the subject. As such, this introduction will be of great interest to graduate students and beginning attachment researchers, as well as more experienced professionals, and provides an excellent conceptual foundation regarding this literature....This book is broad in its coverage and extremely well written and organized. It provides an excellent review of the literature and demonstrates the evolution of adult attachment theory through introducing new applications of attachment theory and groundbreaking research....This book should be of great interest to graduate students, established researchers, and clinicians. It will be well suited as a textbook in a graduate level class with a focus on intimate/romantic relationships. --The Family Psychologist, 03/16/2006ƒƒ A book that should appear in many venues. It belongs in university libraries and also in the personal libraries of those of us who think about and study attachment, love, and human social interaction. In addition, it is a useful teaching text at the college and graduate levels, in developmental and social psychology and in any courses focused on effective presentation of research. Its reasonable price makes it accessible. It is easy to read and understand, and the discussions of research are models to be followed. Cognitive behavior therapists will find attachment theory a rich source of background understanding and this book a model of how to apply theory to practice....Dynamics of Romantic Love is a superb volume and should be read widely. --Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 03/16/2006ƒƒ I learned a lot from this book....For those interested in learning about the social psychology of attachment and how it relates to love, sex, or relationships, this is an important book with clinical, personality, and social psychology implications. --PsycCRITIQUES, 03/16/2006Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Attachment to Attachment Theory: A Personal Perspective on an Attachment Researcher, Gail S. Goodman 2. Attachment, Caregiving, and Sex within Romantic Relationships: A Behavioral Systems Perspective, Mario MikulincerII. Basic Attachment Processes in Couple Relationships 3. What Is Adult Attachment?, Cindy Hazan, Mary Campa, and Nurit Gur-Yaish4. The Evolution of Attachment in Romantic Relationships, Claudia Chloe Brumbaugh and R. Chris Fraley5. An Attachment Perspective on Abusive Dynamics in Intimate Relationships, Kim Bartholomew and Colleen J. Allison6. Sex Differences in Jealousy: A Matter of Evolution or Attachment History?, Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M. Kelly, and Ejay L. JackIII. Interplay between the Caregiving and Attachment Systems7. Responding to Need in Intimate Relationships: Normative Processes and Individual Differences, Nancy L. Collins, AnaMarie C. Guichard, Máire B. Ford, and Brooke C. Feeney8. Attachment, Mental Representations of Others, and Gratitude and Forgiveness in Romantic Relationships, Mario Mikulincer, Phillip R. Shaver, and Keren Slav9. Daily Perceptions of Conflict and Support in Romantic Relationships: The Ups and Downs of Anxiously Attached Individuals, Jeffry A. Simpson, Lorne Campbell, and Yanna J. WeisbergIV. Attachment, Sex, and Love10. Attachment Styles, Sex Motives, and Sexual Behavior: Evidence for Gender-Specific Expressions of Attachment Dynamics, M. Lynne Cooper, Mark Pioli, Ash Levitt, Amelia E. Talley, Lada Micheas, and Nancy L. Collins11. How Do I Love Thee?: Implications of Attachment Theory for Understanding Same-Sex Love and Desire, Lisa M. Diamond12. Attachment-Related Pathways to Sexual Coercion, Deborah Davis13. How Do Sexuality and Attachment Interrelate?: Goals, Motives, and Strategies, Omri Gillath and Dory A. SchachnerV. Interfaces between Attachment Theory and Other Perspectives on Romantic Love14. Romantic Relationships from the Perspectives of the Self-Expansion Model and Attachment Theory: Partially Overlapping Circles, Arthur Aron and Elaine N. Aron 15. Implications of Attachment Theory for Research on Intimacy, Harry T. Reis16. Seasons of the Heart, Ellen Berscheid17. Dynamics of Romantic Love: Comments, Questions, and Future Directions, Phillip R. Shaver
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Althea Press 5 Steps to Assertiveness: How to Communicate with
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Methoden der Signal- und Systemanalyse: Eine
Book SynopsisIn diesem Buch werden die wichtigsten Methoden der Signal- und Systemanalyse beschrieben. Damit die Fülle des Stoffes über sichtlich bleibt, wird bevorzugt an den Anfang eines Abschnit tes die Aussage gestellt. Anschließend erst wird die Herleitung und Interpretation gegeben. Der Vorteil liegt darin, daß die Herleitungen kürzer werden. Beweise werden nur in den Fällen geführt, in denen sie das Verständnis fördern. Damit trotz des hohen Abstraktionsgrades und der kompakten Darstellung der Stoff verständlich bleibt, werden die entschei denden Aussagen durch viele Graphiken ausführlich ergänzt. Ein Schwerpunkt des Buches sind die numerischen Methoden der Signal- und Systemanalyse. Die numerischen Beispiele mit dem Hinweis (mit Rechnerunterstützung) sind rechnerunabhängig for muliert. Zu jedem Beispiel wird eine "Operationsfolge" gegeben, die den Algorithmus in einer problemorientierten Sprache be schreibt. Man findet in Abschnitt 19 eine ausführliche rechner unabhängige Referenzliste dieser Operationen. Die Operationsfolge beschreibt außerdem den Input für ein lauf fähiges Basic-Programm, mit dem alle Beispiele des Buches nachvollzogen werden können. Obwohl eine struktierte Compiler Sprache die Rechenzeiten der benutzten Routinen erheblich verkürzen würde, sprach für einen Basic-Interpreter, daß er einerseits auf jedem Personal-Computer verfügbar ist und ande rerseits ein Interpreterprogramm zum Experimentieren geeigneter erscheint. Das Buch wendet sich in erster Linie an Ingenieure der Nach richten-, Daten- und Regelungstechnik, die mit den Grundlagen elektrischer Netzwerke und der normalen Ingenieurmathematik vertraut sind.Table of Contents1 Einige grundlegende Begriffe der Systemtheorie.- 2 FOURIER-Reihe.- 3 FOURIER-Transformation.- 4 Faltung.- 5 Abtasttheoreme.- 6 Systembeschreibung mit der FOURIER-Transformation.- 7 Diskrete FOURIER-Transformation (DFT).- 8 Schnelle FOURIER-Transformation (FFT).- 9 FOURIER-Transformation mit der DFT.- 10 Harmonische Analyse mit der DFT.- 11 Inverse FOURIER-Transformation mit der IDFT.- 12 Harmonische Synthese mit der IDFT.- 13 Spline-Interpolation.- 14 Approximation der Systemreaktion mit der DFT.- 15 Systemidentifikation mit der DFT.- 16 LAPLACE-Transformation.- 17 Systembeschreibung mit der LAPLACE-Transformation.- 18 Zeitdiskrete Systeme.- 19 Experimentierprogramm.- Sachwortverzeichnis.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Angewandte Regressionsanalyse: Theorie, Technik
Book SynopsisDas Lehrbuch erläutert die Durchführung und Interpretation von klassischen Regressionsanalysen (nach der OLS-Methode) und von logistischen Regressionsanalysen (nach der ML-Methode). Im Text wird insbesondere auf die Überprüfung der Anwendungsvoraussetzungen von Regressionsschätzungen eingegangen. Auch werden typische Fehlschlüsse und häufig anzutreffende Fehlinterpretationen behandelt (u.a. bei Determinationskoeffizienten, bei standardisierten Regressionskoeffizienten und bei zentrierten Effekten). Zudem werden erweiterte Verfahren wie z.B. Teststärkeanalysen, Regressionen mit Dummy-Variablen und Modellschätzungen mit Moderator- und Mediatorvariablen erläutert. Die Form der Darstellung ist praxisorientiert. Alle Verfahren werden an Beispielen erläutert (inkl. der für die Praxis erforderlichen SPSS-Anweisungen).Neu in der fünften Auflage sind (u.a.): Regressionsanalyse bei fehlenden Werten Bootstrapping in der Regressionsanalyse Berechnung durchschnittlicher marginaler Effekte (AME) mit SPSS. Die AutorenDr. Dieter Urban ist Professor für Soziologie am Institut für Sozialwissenschaften der Universität Stuttgart. Dr. Jochen Mayerl ist Juniorprofessor am Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften der TU Kaiserslautern.Table of ContentsDas Grundmodell der Regressionsanalyse.- Regressionstheorie.- Entdeckung und Beseitigung von Modellverstößen.- Regressionsanalyse mit qualitativen Variablen.- Mediator- und Moderatoreffekte.- Erweiterte Regressionsanalyse.- ML-basierte Regressionsanalyse.- Regressionsanalyse bei fehlenden Werten
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Penguin Publishing Group Risk Savvy How to Make Good Decisions
Book SynopsisA new eye-opener on how we can make better decisions—by the author of Gut FeelingsIn this age of big data we often trust that expert analysis—whether it’s about next year’s stock market or a person’s risk of getting cancer—is accurate. But, as risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer reveals in his latest book, Risk Savvy, most of us, including doctors, lawyers, and financial advisors, often misunderstand statistics, leaving us misinformed and vulnerable to exploitation.Yet there’s hope. In Risk Savvy, Gigerenzer gives us an essential guide to the science of good decision making, showing how ordinary people can make better decisions for their money, their health, and their families. Here, Gigerenzer delivers the surprising conclusion that the best results often come from considering less information and listening to your gut.
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SAGE Publications Inc The Process of Research in Psychology
Book SynopsisWith a structure focused on process over memorization, best-selling author Dawn M. McBride's The Process of Research in Psychology, Fifth Edition covers topics with a step-by-step approach to help students understand the full progression of developing, conducting, and presenting a research study from start to finish. Early chapters introduce important concepts for developing research ideas, subject sampling, ethics, and data collection; more detailed coverage of these topics is included in the More About chapters to provide instructors with flexibility to focus on the methods students will use in their projects. Concepts and skills relevant to more than one stage of the research process are covered in multiple contexts to give students repeated opportunities to learn about the most important, and often most difficult, research concepts at the moment they're used. This new Fifth Edition features added discussion on validity and reliability; a rTrade Review"This is an inexpensive, basic, and easily accessible book of research methods for undergraduates." -- Adam P. Natoli"This book provides an excellent overview of the research process for students moving from developing a research question to producing a final result as a paper or poster." -- Douglas P. Cooper"I really enjoy this book. It is suitable in teaching a wide range of students." -- Teah Moore"This is a great option because it allows the students to work on active learning activities to reinforce what is in the textbook." -- Julie Wilson"…concise and actually beneficial to the student." -- Trina GeyeTable of ContentsPart I: Overview of the Research Process from Start to Finish Chapter 1 Behavioral Research: The Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method Chapter 2 Hypothesis Development: Where Research Questions Come From Chapter 3 Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research Chapter 4 How Psychologists Use the Scientific Method: Data Collection Techniques and Research Designs Chapter 5 Variables and Measurement in Research Chapter 6 Sampling Chapter 7 Summarizing and Interpreting Data: Using Statistics Chapter 8 Reporting Research Part II: More About Research Methods and Analysis Chapter 9 More About Using Statistics Chapter 10 More About Survey Research Chapter 11 More About Correlational Studies Chapter 12 More About One-Factor Experiments Chapter 13 More About Multi-Factor Experiments Chapter 14 More About Quasi-Experiments Chapter 15 More About Other Specialized Designs Appendix: Statistical Calculations
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Guilford Publications Writing a Proposal for Your Dissertation Second
Book SynopsisThe encouraging book that has guided thousands of students step by step through crafting a strong dissertation proposal is now in a thoroughly revised second edition. It includes new guidance for developing methodology-specific problem statements, an expanded discussion of the literature review, coverage of the four-chapter dissertation model, and more. Terrell demonstrates how to write each chapter of the proposal, including the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions and hypotheses; literature review; and detailed plans for data collection and analysis. Let's Start Writing exercises serve as building blocks for drafting a complete proposal. Other user-friendly features include case-study examples from diverse disciplines, âœDo You Understand?â checklists, and end-of-chapter practice tests with answers. Appendices present an exemplary proposal written three ways to demonstrate quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches, and discuss how to stTrade Review"One of the biggest hurdles to timely completion of a doctoral degree is a well-written and defensible dissertation proposal. Terrell's second edition is an exceptional go-to resource. The revised and updated chapters on developing problem statements and writing the literature review are particularly helpful. Presenting clear guidelines and useful examples, the book breaks down the steps needed to efficiently produce an effective proposal. Isolating the importance/need/rationale for the dissertation and linking that to specific research questions written in a clear and answerable manner (via quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods) is a particular strength of this text."--John S. Carlson, PhD, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University "This book can be used at multiple stages in the dissertation development process, beginning with the first time a topic is considered. This book helps take the guesswork out of the dissertation process, fills in details that seasoned writers may forget to mention, and answers questions that students are sometimes afraid to ask. The second edition includes a broader range of examples and adds emphasis to navigating the 'people' portion of writing the proposal and maximizing the use of technologies and other resources. It is written like a conversation, which makes the advice seem like it is coming from an old friend. This book aligns well with the process we are already using to help students develop their dissertation proposals and offers details that help to reinforce the next steps for students."--Pamela K. Brown, EdD, Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "Useful changes in the second edition include an expanded discussion of the purpose statement and the review of literature, as well as more attention to ethical research, data collection, data analysis, and research designs. Terrell continues to cover such important research topics as sampling, instrumentation, reliability, validity, and different levels of measurement. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of topics, provides clear and concise examples, is affordable, and is a valuable asset for my doctoral students."--Steven B. Mertens, PhD, School of Teaching and Learning, Illinois State University "A good book for students who have taken a comprehensive research methods course and are now embarking on their own original research project. The second edition provides a wider array of examples from a number of disciplines, as well as expanded information on purpose statements and writing the review of literature. It retains such strengths from the first edition as progress checks and review questions in each chapter, and detailed descriptions of threats to internal and external validity."--Katherine K. Rose, PhD, Department of Human Development, Family Studies, and Counseling, Texas Woman’s University “The most difficult objective students have is development of their methods, followed by conducting a properly synthesized literature review. This text does an excellent job in covering both of these topics. My students find it both approachable and very useful.”--Tobin Hindle, PhD, Scientist and Graduate Program Director, Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University-Table of ContentsIntroduction: Your Dissertation Proposal 1. Developing the Problem Statement for Your Dissertation Proposal 2. Writing Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses 3. Writing the Review of Literature for Your Dissertation Proposal 4. The First Part of Your Dissertation Research Method 5. Quantitative Research Methods 6. Qualitative Research Methods 7. Mixed Methods Research Designs Epilogue: Have We Accomplished What We Set Out to Do? Appendix A. Progress Check for Chapter 1 of a Dissertation Proposal: The Introduction Appendix B. Progress Check for Chapter 2 of a Dissertation Proposal: The Review of Literature Appendix C. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Quantitative Dissertation Proposal Appendix D. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Qualitative Dissertation Proposal Appendix E. Progress Check for Chapter 3 of a Mixed Methods Dissertation Proposal Appendix F. Sample Proposal for a Four-Chapter Dissertation Answers to Review Questions Glossary References Index About the Author
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Guilford Publications Selecting the Right Analyses for Your Data
Book SynopsisWhat are the most effective methods to code and analyze data for a particular study? This thoughtful and engaging book reviews the selection criteria for coding and analyzing any set of data--whether qualitative, quantitative, mixed, or visual. The authors systematically explain when to use verbal, numerical, graphic, or combined codes, and when to use qualitative, quantitative, graphic, or mixed-methods modes of analysis. Chapters on each topic are organized so that researchers can read them sequentially or can easily flip and find answers to specific questions. Nontechnical discussions of cutting-edge approaches--illustrated with real-world examples--emphasize how to choose (rather than how to implement) the various analyses. The book shows how using the right analysis methods leads to more justifiable conclusions and more persuasive presentations of research results. User-Friendly Features *Chapter-opening preview boxes that highlight useful topics addressed. *EndTrade ReviewThis is the first book I've seen that goes into depth about coding, which is sorely needed. It also does an excellent job of discussing analysis and interpretation at a conceptual level, while providing enough guidance on where to go to get the needed technical assistance. The way the authors compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative methods, approaches, and ways of thinking is particularly strong and well balanced.--Marji Erickson Warfield, PhD, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis UniversityThis is a comprehensive resource that delivers what the title promises and more. It provides a great introduction to nearly all data-analytic methods currently utilized by social scientists, and very effectively guides the reader to more in-depth treatments of the subject matter.--Ryan Spohn, PhD, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at OmahaA field guide for researchers who are looking for detailed discussions of the choices they have to make as they work through the research process, whether they are taking a quantitative, qualitative, or combined approach. This isn't a 'how to' in terms of analyses, but more of a 'here's what to consider' book. The tone is at once casual and professional, incorporating real-world examples and occasional humor. The authors have their fingers on the pulse of the field and clearly explain complex ideas.--Theresa E. DiDonato, PhD, Department of Psychology, Loyola University MarylandA useful text. Many students are stymied by data analysis; they think that you just feed data into some software, and voila! I recently told a student that saying a software package will analyze your data is akin to saying Word will write your dissertation. This book gives students data analysis options so they can choose the approach most appropriate for the specific research design.--Janet Salmons, PhD, School of Business and Technology, Capella UniversityThe authors are masterful writers who combine depth and accessibility.--Jerrell C. Cassady, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State UniversityThis book exposes readers to a breadth of coding and analysis considerations for both quantitative and qualitative data. The goal is to teach the reader when it is appropriate to use the various techniques and where to look to learn more. The authors provide a solid foundation of knowledge for navigating a research world where both quantitative and qualitative approaches are valued and necessary. I would definitely use this book in courses. For professional use, I would consult it for areas I am not as familiar with, or to provide resources for students. I particularly enjoyed the nonstatistical examples used to explain concepts; they are helpful and make the book easier and more enjoyable to read.--Tracey LaPierre, PhD, Department of Sociology, University of Kansas -This book, along with When to Use What Research Design…is useful for researchers and advanced students in education, sociology, psychology, political science, and criminal justice. Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 1/1/2015Table of ContentsPreface General Introduction I. Coding Data—by Design 1. Coding Survey Data 2. Coding Interview Data 3. Coding Experimental Data 4. Coding Data from Naturalistic and Participant Observations 5. Coding Archival Data II. Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data 6. Describing, Exploring, and Visualizing Your Data 7. What Methods of Statistical Inference to Use When 8. What Associational Statistics to Use When 9. Advanced Associational Methods and Analyses 10. Model Building and Selection : Quantitative Data III. Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative and Combined/Mixed Data 11. Inductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Ethnographic Approaches and Grounded Theory 12. Deductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Comparative Case Studies and Qualitative Comparative Analysis 13. Coding and Analyzing Data from Combined and Mixed Designs 14. Conclusion
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Guilford Publications Hypothesis Testing and Model Selection in the
Book SynopsisExamining the major approaches to hypothesis testing and model selection, this book blends statistical theory with recommendations for practice, illustrated with real-world social science examples. It systematically compares classical (frequentist) and Bayesian approaches, showing how they are applied, exploring ways to reconcile the differences between them, and evaluating key controversies and criticisms. The book also addresses the role of hypothesis testing in the evaluation of theories, the relationship between hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, and the role of prior knowledge in Bayesian estimation and Bayesian hypothesis testing. Two easily calculated alternatives to standard hypothesis tests are discussed in depth: the Akaike information criterion (AIC) and Bayesian information criterion (BIC). The companion website ([ital]www.guilford.com/weakliem-materials[/ital]) supplies data and syntax files for the book's examples.Trade Review"Weakliem offers a principled discussion of statistical methods for model selection and demonstrates them on applied problems in the social sciences. This thoughtful work should influence both statistical theory and social science practice."--Andrew Gelman, PhD, Department of Statistics, Columbia University "One of the most difficult and complicated problems in any statistical analysis is model selection. In this comprehensive book, Weakliem provides a cogent and accessible presentation of existing thinking and methods. A 'must read' for any sociologist who is a serious applied quantitative researcher."--Christopher Winship, PhD, Diker–Tishman Professor of Sociology, Harvard University "I especially appreciate this book's careful treatment of the philosophical arguments underlying hypothesis testing and the historical approaches that have been taken to the model selection problem. The question addressed here is not 'Which statistical test or approach should I use?' but rather, 'How can model specification, estimation, and statistical estimation advance what is known about a particular problem?' The book makes a convincing case for the utility of both traditional and Bayesian approaches--instead of calling for a Bayesian revolution--and leads quite logically to a number of ways that conventional practice can be improved. Rich bibliographies at the end of each chapter provide sources for further reading."--Phillip K. Wood, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri -Table of Contents1. Hypothesis Testing and Model Selection 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Standard Procedure of Hypothesis Testing 1.3. Model Selection 1.4. Purpose and Plan of the Book 2. Hypothesis Testing: Criticisms and Alternatives 2.1. Hypothesis Testing and Its Discontents 2.2. Uses of Hypothesis Tests 2.3. Criticisms of Conventional Hypothesis Testing 2.4. Implications of the Criticisms 2.5. Alternatives to Conventional Tests 2.6. Examples 2.7. Summary and Conclusions Recommended Reading 3. The Classical Approach 3.1. Random Sampling and Classical Tests 3.2. Two Approaches to Hypothesis Tests 3.3. Confidence Intervals 3.4. Choosing a Significance Level 3.5. Comparison to Conventional Practice 3.6. Implications of Choosing an α-level 3.7. Other Kinds of Errors 3.8. Example of Choosing an α-level 3.9. Evaluation of Criticisms 3.10. Conclusions Recommended Reading 4. Bayesian Hypothesis Tests 4.1. Bayes's Theorem 4.2. Bayesian Estimation 4.3. Bayes Factors 4.4. Bayesian Confidence Intervals and Bayes Factors 4.5. Approaches to Bayesian Hypothesis Testing 4.6. The Unit Information Prior 4.7. Limits on Bayes Factors 4.8. Bayes Factors for Multiple Parameters 4.9. Conclusions Recommended Reading 5. The Akaike Information Criterion 5.1. Information 5.2. Prediction and Model Selection 5.3. The AIC 5.4. Consistency and Efficiency 5.5. Cross-Validation and the AIC 5.6. A Classical Perspective on the AIC 5.7. A Bayesian Perspective on the AIC 5.8. A General Class of Model Selection Criteria 5.9. Summary and Conclusions Recommended Reading 6. Three-Way Decisions 6.1. Substantive and Statistical Hypotheses 6.2. Bayes Factors for Directional Hypotheses 6.3. Bayes Factors for Three-Way Decisions 6.4. Summary and Conclusions Recommended Reading 7. Model Selection 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Bayesian Model Selection 7.3. The Value of Model Selection 7.4. The Risks of Model Selection 7.5. Examples of Model Selection 7.6. Conclusions Recommended Reading 8. Hypothesis Tests 8.1. Hypothesis Tests and the Strength of Evidence 8.2. When Should Hypotheses Be Tested? 8.3. The Role of Hypothesis Tests 8.4. Overfitting 8.5. Hypothesis Tests and the Development of Theory 8.6. Conclusions Recommended Reading References
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Guilford Publications Emotions in Personality Disorders
Book SynopsisThis volume presents innovative clinical research programs and findings pertaining to emotions in personality disorders. Originally published in a Special Supplement of the Journal of Personality Disorders, chapters are written by a range of clinical experts. With a primary focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD), the book addresses such topics as personality function and emotional change in psychotherapy; how emotional dysregulation affects beliefs about emotion; shame as a core feature of BPD; the relationship between childhood adversity, affective lability, and alexithymia; and current directions in treatment.
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Guilford Publications Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning
Book SynopsisThe Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA) is an empirically based tool for evaluating clinically significant dimensions of child and adolescent executive functioning. Evidence indicates that the BDEFS-CA is far more predictive of impairments in daily life activities than more time-consuming and costly traditional EF tests. The BDEFS-CA offers an ecologically valid snapshot of the capacities involved in time management, organization and problem solving, self-restraint, self-motivation, and self-regulation of emotions. Two parent-report forms are included: a long form (10-15 minutes) and a short form (3-5 minutes). There is also a short clinical interview form based on the short-form rating scale, for use in unusual circumstances where a parent is unable to complete a rating scale. Special features include an ADHD risk index in the long form. Complete instructions for scoring and interpreting the scale are provided. QUICK VIEWWhat does itTrade Review"Barkley has once again developed a useful, easily administered, and cost-effective assessment instrument. The value of the BDEFS-CA goes beyond the instrument itself; the thorough yet concise manual is also extremely useful. Barkley provides an impeccable presentation of the development of the scale and the methodology for measuring its reliability and validity. He makes a strong case for the relationship between attention disorders and EF deficits and documents the impact of these deficits in many areas of children's lives."--Peg Dawson, EdD, Center for Learning and Attention Disorders, Portsmouth, New Hampshire "The BDEFS-CA represents a key contribution to our field. This measure will be invaluable for practitioners, educators, and psychology students, who now have another important tool for evaluating executive function processes."--Lynn Meltzer, PhD, Director, Institute for Learning and Development (ILD) and ResearchILD, Lexington, Massachusetts; Harvard Graduate School of Education "The BDEFS-CA offers a different perspective than existing scales or performance-based measures--it adheres to Barkley's hybrid theory of EF, with the intention of providing ecologically valid and relevant clinical information. Professionals who work with children and adolescents will find this measure useful for identifying EF areas that are affecting everyday functioning. The long form provides the most comprehensive information. The short form and interview format can serve as screening measures and potentially as quick means of progress monitoring. A major advantage of the BDEFS-CA is the ease and cost-effectiveness of using this measure."--Cynthia A. Riccio, PhD, Professor and Director of Training, School Psychology Program, Texas A&M University "There is a critical need for valid and reliable EF assessment measures. This instrument is an invaluable tool for assessing EF deficits in the daily lives of children and adolescents and also will assist in measuring treatment response. The BDEFS-CA is unique in that it is theoretically and empirically based and focuses on EF in daily living, rather than lab-based performance tasks. The scale is psychometrically sound and provides a summary score as well as specific domain scores that will aid clinicians in developing and monitoring interventions. The BDEFS-CA would be appropriate for graduate assessment courses in school psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, and medical training programs."--Lisa Weyandt, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island-Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Executive Functioning in Children2. Development of the BDEFS-CA3. Normative Sample4. Factor Analysis, Scale Construction, and Item Frequencies5. Relationship of BDEFS-CA Scores to Demographic Factors in the Normative Sample6. Reliability7. Validity8. Relationship of BDEFS-CA Scores to Impairment9. Scoring and Interpretation of the BDEFS-CA FormsAppendix: BDEFS-CA Forms, Interview, and EF ProfilesBDEFS-CA Long FormBDEFS-CA Short FormBDEFS-CA InterviewBDEFS-CA Long Form EF Profile (Ages 6–11, Males Only)BDEFS-CA Long Form EF Profile (Ages 12–17, Males Only)BDEFS-CA Long Form EF Profile (Ages 6–11, Females Only)BDEFS-CA Long Form EF Profile (Ages 12–17, Females Only)BDEFS-CA Short Form EF Profile (All Ages and Both Sexes)
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SAGE Publications Inc An Introduction to Fully Integrated Mixed Methods
Book SynopsisThis practical book provides the tools needed to design, execute, and evaluate fully integrated mixed methods research studies. A uniting metaphor of the architectural arch helps students understand the benefits of a mixed methods approach as they consider ways to integrate the qualitative and quantitative strands at all stages of design and execution. With use of examples from popular media and published research, this text also includes a detailed discussion of ways to accomplish mixing methods during data collection and analysis and a separate chapter on designing and executing a realistic mixed methods dissertation.Trade Review"Author Elizabeth G. Creamer provides an accessible, user-friendly text for graduate students and those new to the field of mixed methods. It aims to move the field to using fully integrated designs, and emphasizes the importance of the yield, particularly the meta-inferences, of mixed methods studies. Case examples from a variety of fields bring these concepts to life throughout the text." -- Leanne M. Kallemeyn"Finally—a text that explains mixed methods research in a thorough yet readable format, one that is full of excellent examples and helpful tables, and that presents a perspective that is simultaneously detailed and broad in scope." -- Laura J. Meyer"The text is comprehensive and well written. It provides a strong background and overview of mixed methods, and educates students on how to be consumers of mixed methods studies." -- Tina L. FreiburgerMethodological choices vary according to epistemology, discipline, and motivation, making the ′sell for a particular methodology quite difficult′ (Cousin, 2009, p. 5). By weaving her argument for mixed methods across numerous research contexts, motivations, and disciplines, Creamer’s work bypasses these challenges and asserts itself as a provocative guide for a wide range of researchers. Creamer’s ability to make mixed methods accessible for readers— regardless of their discipline—is a vital contribution to mixed methods literature. -- Cherie D. Edwards, David Reeping, Ashley Taylor, and Alison BowersTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Conceptual Framework Purpose Audience Distinguishing Features Organization of the Book Organization of Each Chapter Taking Advantage of the Text Related Assignments Acknowledgments About the Author PART 1: FOUNDATIONAL ISSUES Chapter 1: Definitional Issues Example from Popular Media: Locating the Bones of Richard III Purposes and Goals of the Chapter Different Perspectives on the Definition of Mixed Methods Research The Centrality of Mixing to the Definition of Mixed Methods Research Distinguishing Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches as Different Analytical Strategies Conceptualizing Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches on a Continuum Mixed Methods as a Logic of Inquiry Evaluation and Mixed Methods Conceptual Framework – Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research The Architectural Arch as a Metaphor "Mixed Up" Methods Controversies Involving Foundational Issues Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activity Recommended Reading Chapter 2: Classifying the Purposes of Mixed Methods Research Mixed Methods Research Featured in the Popular Media Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Arguments for the Preeminence of Purpose in Distinguishing Mixed Methods Studies An Over-Riding Purpose of Mixing Compatible Methods: Triangulation Typologies for Categorizing Research Articles by Purpose Evolution of Typologies An Expanded Typology of Purposes Design Features of the Major Categories of Purpose Types Prevalence of the Use of Different Types of Purposes Design Features of the Exemplary Publication (Durksen & Klassen, 2012) Mixing in the Chapter Exemplar Value-Added of Mixed Methods in the Chapter Exemplar Situations Where a Mixed Methods Approach May Not Be Appropriate Conclusions Recommendations for Practice Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Chapter 3: Recognizing Paradigmatic Assumptions Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Goals of the Chapter Defining What is Meant by a Paradigm Differing Viewpoints About the Relevance of Paradigms Key Features of Paradigmatic Stances to Research That Are Compatible with Mixed Methods Pragmatism Dialectical Pluralism Realist and Critical Realist Paradigm Transformative-Emancipatory Paradigm Grounded Theory and Mixed Methods – Exemplary Publication (Gasson & Waters, 2013) Paradigmatic Assumptions that are Likely to Be Incompatible with Mixed Methods Being Reflexive About Your Own Paradigm Controversies Associated with Paradigms Conclusion Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Chapter 4: Distinguishing Mixed Methods Designs Purposes, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Timing and Priority as Key Features That Distinguish Mixed Method Designs A Classification System for Prototypical Mixed Method Designs Summary About Design Types Priority as a Key Feature of Mixed Method Designs A Notation System that Incorporates Priority and Timing Explaining the Prevalence of a Quantitative Priority Mixed Methods Studies with Unequal Priority Mixed Methods Studies with a Qualitative Priority Design Features of the Exemplary Publication Describing Key Features of the Chapter Exemplar Strategies to Establish Priority Equal Priority Mixed Methods Studies Conclusions Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading PART 2: EXECUTING FULLY INTEGRATED MIXED METHODS RESEARCH Chapter 5: Strategies for Mixing Prior to Analysis Example from the Popular Media: The Blue Zones Purposes, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Organization of the Chapter Design Phase Mixing: Mixed Method Purpose Statements and Research Questions Wording Research Questions to Reflect Priority Three Approaches to Writing Mixed Method Research Questions Mixing During Sampling Combining Probability and Purposeful Sampling Timing as a Way to Distinguish Mixed Method Sampling Approaches Using Identical or Nested Samples Exemplary Article: A Mixed Method Study of Using Social Media (Young & Jaganath, 2013) Five Types of Mixing in the Chapter Exemplar Methodological Transparency in the Exemplar Conclusion Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Chapter 6: Mixed Method Analytical Procedures Returning to the Metaphor of the Architectural Arch Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Mixed Method Analytical Strategies Examples of the Use of Mixed Method Analytical Strategies Example 1: Illustrating Data Transformation: Creamer and Ghoston (2012) Example 2: Illustration Four Mixed Methods Analytical Strategies: Jang, McDougall, Pollon, Herbert, and Russell (2008) Example 3: Illustrating Two Mixed Method Analytical Strategies: Elliott, Gale, Parsons, Kuh, and The HALCyon Study (2014) Mixing by Constructing Inferences and Meta-Inferences Examples of Meta-Inferences Embedding Design Strategies that Promote Meaningful Meta-Inferences Conclusions Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Chapter 7: Data Transformation and other Strategies for Mixing During Analysis Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Contributions of the Chapter Organization of the Chapter Quantifying and Quantitizing Qualitative Data Quantifying Attending to Sample Size Examples of Quantifying and Quantitizing Qualitative Data Example One from Mazzola, Walker, Schockley, & Spector (2011): Quantifying two Qualitatively Derived Variables for Purposes of Demonstrating a Relationship Example Two from Castro, Kellison, Boyd, & Kopak (2010): Demonstrating a Relationship between Qualitatively and Quantitatively Derived Variables Example Three from Young and Jaganath (2013): Quantifying Qualitative Themes to Show Change over Time Example Four from Odom et al. (2006): Quantifying Qualitative Themes to Distinguish Groups Qualitizing Numeric Data Mixed Method Approaches to Case Study Philosophical Assumptions of Case Study that are Well-Suited to Mixed Methods Mixing by Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Data in a Case Report Accomplishing Mixing through Sampling Procedures in Case Study Research Exemplary Article: Mixed Methods Case Study Research by Cooper (2014) Mixing across Stages of the Research Process in the Exemplar Conclusions Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading PART 3: EVALUATING QUALITY Chapter 8: Evaluating Quality in Mixed Methods Research Publications Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Organization of the Chapter Chapter Exemplar: McMahon (2007) Study About the Endorsement of Rape Myths among College Athletes Mixed Method Evaluation Rubric (MMER) Defining and Illustrating the Evaluation Criteria in the MMER Criterion # 1: Transparency Application to the Exemplar Criterion # 2: Amount of Mixing Application to the Exemplar Criterion # 3: Interpretive Comprehensiveness Application to the Exemplar Criterion # 4: Methodological Foundation Application to the Exemplar Using Evaluation Criteria to Demonstrate a Link between Design and Quality Challenges and Future Uses of the MMER Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Chapter 9: Designing and Reporting a Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research Proposal or Doctoral Dissertation Communicating Priority Purpose, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Organization of the Chapter Situations When the Multi-Method Label is Appropriate Intentionality About Incorporating Design Features That Promote Mixing Designing a Mixed Methods Study in Ways that are Feasible for a Newcomer to Empirical Research Chapter Exemplars that are the Most Feasible as Models for Doctoral Research Methods that are Adaptable to a Mixed Methods Approach Content Analysis Organizing a Mixed Methods Research Manuscript Extending the Quality of Reporting Process-Oriented Graphics Illustrating the Guidelines for Methodological Transparency with an Exemplar Conclusions Summary of Key Points Key Terms Recommended Reading PART 4: CONTROVERSIES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Chapter 10: Controversies and Future Directions Purposes, Goals, and Contribution of the Chapter Contribution of the Chapter Organization of the Chapter Looking Back: Controversies about Mixed Methods Research Evidence About Prevalence Reframing Designs to Emphasize Mixing During Analysis Conceiving Mixed Priority Designs Inserting a Third Column: Visualizing Designs in Ways that Highlight Mixing Re-Conceptualizing Priority in Terms of Inferences and Meta-Inferences Applying a Template to Visualize Meta-Inferences Summarizing Major Themes Lessons from the Exemplars Refocusing the Logic of Combination Applying the Mixed Methods Label Summary of Key Points Key Terms Supplemental Activities Recommended Reading Appendices Appendix A: Summary of Key Points by Chapter Appendix B: List of Supplemental Activities by Chapter Appendix C: Blank Template for Article Summaries Appendix D: Templates for Chapter Exemplars Endnote Glossary References Name Index Subject Index
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SAGE Publications Inc How to Read, Evaluate, and Use Research
Book SynopsisThis text helps students learn how to select, read, understand, and evaluate the research they read. Many texts focus on the process of conducting research and not as much on how students in applied disciplines can assess and apply that research in their future professional lives; this text aims to fill that gap. Trade ReviewThis book will support learning for students and researchers in all avenues. Through introduction and development of key research topics, readers will gain a deeper understanding of some of the important fundamental concepts of research. -- Kristina HarshmanThe authors provide a well-defined yet simple explanation of how students can find, analyze, and apply research to their own evidence-based practice. -- Hollea RyanThis is an excellent and readable resource for doctoral students starting their dissertation process and at the beginning of their work to identify, integrate and apply scholarship to emerging research projects. It is one of the better texts I have seen in recent years that synthesizes the basic concepts for research methods and scholarly inquiry. -- Felice D. BillupsNichols et al. do a good job showing why research is important. I love that finding peer-reviewed sources is treated as a separate topic than the literature review. -- Trevor BrooksTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction and Overview Chapter 2: Introduction and Overview of Data-Driven Articles Chapter 3: Literature Review Chapter 4: Methods and Results: Quantitative Approaches Chapter 5: Methods and Results: Qualitative Approaches Chapter 6: Methods and Results: Mixed Methods Approaches Chapter 7: Putting it All Together - Discussion, Conclusions, and Implications
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Guilford Publications Mixed Methods Research: Merging Theory with
Book SynopsisThis accessibly written book is ideal for use in graduate courses or by practicing researchers and evaluators. The author puts the research problem at center stage, showing how mixed methods designs can fruitfully address different types of research questions. She illustrates the discussion with examples of mixed methods studies from a variety of disciplines and qualitative approaches (interpretative, feminist, and postmodern). The text demonstrates how to navigate ethical issues; gather, analyze, and interpret data; and write up the results, including an in-depth example with step-by-step commentary. Special features include “researcher standpoint” reflections from leading scholars and practical strategies to help users develop their own research perspectives. Every chapter concludes with a glossary, discussion questions, and useful Web resources.Trade Review"By ensuring that qualitative methods are given appropriate attention, this book fills an important niche in the growing literature on mixed methods. Hesse-Biber demonstrates strong mastery of both the epistemological and practical challenges of carrying out mixed methods studies. Her extensive experience shines through as she gives readers insights into both the challenges and rewards of this kind of research. The book successfully balances theory, methodology, and real-world praxis in its creative use of examples, exercises, and discussion questions."--Deborah K. Padgett, PhD, MPH, Silver School of Social Work, New York University "I was especially impressed with the strong use of practical examples from actual research projects, both in the 'researcher standpoint' interviews and in the numerous case studies."--David L. Morgan, PhD, University Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Portland State University "Unique. This is the first book I have seen that presents a detailed strategy for mixed methods research that is grounded in a qualitative--rather than quantitative or pragmatist--framework. Explicitly connecting with feminist, critical, and postmodern perspectives, the book will be particularly helpful to qualitative researchers who see value in using some quantitative methods and data but who are turned off by the usual quantitatively oriented presentations of mixed methods research."--Joseph Maxwell, PhD, Graduate School of Education, George Mason University "Four of the most serious problems in the social sciences are the fragmentation of research methods, the use of conventional methods for convenience, the lack of knowledge of qualitative methods, and naiveté regarding alternative philosophical frameworks. This book directly and competently addresses all four problems. It will help students and seasoned researchers learn to tailor methods to their research problems with sophisticated qualitative skills and philosophical perspective."--Frederick J. Wertz, PhD, Department of Psychology, Fordham University "Hesse-Biber's perspective on mixed methods research is grounded in the qualitative tradition, which allows her to examine the use of theoretical frameworks such as feminism and postmodernism in mixed methods work. Students will especially benefit from the book's numerous examples and its inclusion of firsthand reflections from mixed methods researchers, who discuss their approaches and the challenges they have faced. The book combines in-depth theoretical perspectives with practical advice on the technical side of mixed methods research."--Donna M. Mertens, PhD, Department of Educational Foundations and Research, Gallaudet University"This book is unique in its focus on how mixed methods may be utilized from various qualitative paradigms, including interpretative, feminist, and postmodern approaches. It is loaded with case examples and is written clearly for a graduate student audience. The treatment of ethics in mixed methods work is commendable."--Kai A. Schafft, PhD, Department of Education Policy Studies, Penn State University"Finally, a text that guides the reader toward sensitively and ethically completing a mixed methods research project. The book is rich with examples of interesting qualitative research studies that illustrate mixed methods without jargon or mystery. Contemporary issues include managing human subjects review, working with stakeholders, publishing across the disciplines, and judging what is feasible in conducting a mixed methods study."--Nancy Grudens-Schuck, PhD, Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, Iowa State University"For both students and practicing researchers alike, [this book] will be an invaluable resource across a range of disciplines. Through its emphasis on the centrality of the relationship between theoretical perspective and research design, the book guides the reader into thinking reflexively about the theoretical perspective in which research questions are grounded as well as the researcher’s axiological standpoint, to ensure that they consider the impact these factors have on the knowledge produced by research. Through the presentation of three different theoretical positions: feminist, interactionist and post-modernist, and with the assistance of glossaries, worked examples, discussion points and suggested resources, Hesse-Biber presents complex theoretical ideas in a manner accessible to those new to mixed methods research as well as more experienced researchers wishing to explore qualitative approaches to mixed methods research. Arguably the biggest triumph of this book is its centering of qualitative approaches to mixed methods research in a field largely dominated by quantitative approaches. The first mixed methods book dedicated solely to the presentation of qualitative perspectives, it challenges not only qualitative researchers to consider the possibilities suggested by a mixed methods design, but also those undertaking mixed methods research from a primarily quantitative perspective to consider what a qualitative vantage point might offer research design. Overall, this book is comprehensive, readable, and importantly, challenging, to the field of mixed methods research where a systematic presentation of qualitative approaches has long been lacking."--Felicity Boardman, PhD, Research Fellow in Mixed Methods Research, Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom -Table of Contents1. Introduction to Mixed Methods Research2. Formulating Questions, Conducting a Literature Review, Sampling Design, and the Centrality of Ethics in Mixed Methods Research3. A Qualitative Approach to Mixed Methods Design, Analysis, Interpretation, Write Up, and Validity4. Interpretative Approaches to Mixed Methods Research5. Feminist Approaches to Mixed Methods Research6. Postmodernist Approaches to Mixed Methods Research, with Chris Kelly7. Putting It Together: Qualitative Approaches to Mixed Methods Research Praxis8. Conclusion: The Prospects and Challenges of Mixed Methods Praxis
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Guilford Publications The Craft of Life Course Research
Book SynopsisThis book brings together prominent investigators to provide a comprehensive guide to doing life course research, including an “inside view” of how they designed and carried out influential longitudinal studies. Using vivid examples, the contributors trace the connections between early and later experience and reveal how researchers and graduate students can discover these links in their own research. Well-organized chapters describe the best and newest ways to:*Use surveys, life records, ethnography, and data archives to collect different types of data over years or even decades.*Apply innovative statistical methods to measure dynamic processes that result in improvement, decline, or reversibility in economic fortune, stress, health, and criminality. *Explore the micro- and macro-level explanatory factors that shape individual trajectories, including genetic and environmental interactions, personal life history, interpersonal ties, and sociocultural institutions.Trade ReviewA tour de force. The chapters, written by preeminent scholars in an engaging manner, provide a blueprint for studying how lives unfold over time. The contributors illustrate the challenges that they have faced and overcome in their own research as well as showcasing dozens of studies by others. Some of the topics include how to reconstruct lives from a data set, how to study linked lives (children and parents or couples), how to study trajectories and turning points, and how to use behavioral genetics as a window into the life course. I recommend this volume to those who want to learn more about this topic and to experience the best of the field.--Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, PhD, Virginia and Leonard Marx Professor of Child Development, Teachers College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University This book illuminates the utility of diverse methodologies, from behavioral genetic analysis to cross-national and historical comparison. It is unique in its scope, including qualitative (life story, ethnography, diary) and quantitative (hierarchical growth, latent class, and group-based trajectory models) approaches. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, locate data sources, and increase the potential of existing data through recasting and supplementation. Ideal for methods courses and substantive courses on aging in social context.--Jeylan T. Mortimer, PhD, Life Course Center, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota Glen Elder--whose name is synonymous with the founding of life course research--has joined forces with equally distinguished scholar Janet Giele to produce this excellent volume. Expert contributing authors present novel methodological strategies for life course studies, as exemplified through major longitudinal investigations. The knowledge and insights gained about these methods and how to apply them will be invaluable to students of the life course at all levels. This is a most important book in which the quality of the contributors and editors shines through the pages; a major contribution to the life course literature.--John M. Bynner, PhD, Emeritus Professor and former Director, Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom Elder and Giele’s book is a pleasure to read. For experienced life course scholars and those new to the field, the book provides a clear overview of important conceptual tools in the exploration of human development. The chapters offer an inside view of many classic studies and highlight unique features of each of them.--Toni C. Antonucci, PhD, Research Professor and Program Director, Life Course Development Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan This is an engaging and accessible volume prepared by an impressive group of life course scholars. The chapters offer instructive information about central concepts and measures, such as trajectories and transition points, and are illustrated with diverse research approaches and findings based on both new and classic data sets. As a supplemental text in introductory graduate courses in the social sciences or public health, this book will help provide newcomers to the field with a well-rounded introduction to life course analysis.--Carolyn Tucker Halpern, PhD, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -The chapters, written by experts in the field, offer useful insights and historical background….Regardless of the field of study and/or level of research expertise, this textbook is a helpful reference guide for life course researchers. The textbook has an overall good structure, proceeding from an introduction to foundation concepts to more advanced research and methodological issues. The tables present information in a clear and concise manner….The writing style, ease of reading, and overall accuracy and completeness of the text is quite impressive….Highly relevant and important to many areas of research across many disciplines, including gerontology. Only through effective and on-going life course investigations can we as a society hope to better understand, predict, and promote better quality of life for today's and tomorrow's generations!--Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 12/01/2015Table of Contents1. Life Course Studies: An Evolving Field, Glen H. Elder, Jr., and Janet Z. GielePart I. Methods of Data Collection2. The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study: Designing a Study of the Life Course, Robert M. Hauser3. Collecting and Interpreting Life Records, Dennis P. Hogan and Carrie E. Spearin4. Longitudinal Ethnography: Uncovering Domestic Abuse in Women’s Lives, Linda M. Burton, Diane Purvin, and Raymond Garrett-Peters5. Linking Research Questions to Data Archives, Glen H. Elder, Jr., and Miles G. TaylorPart II. Measuring Life Course Dynamics6. Cumulative Processes in the Life Course, Angela M. O’Rand7. Life Transitions and Daily Stress Processes, David M. Almeida and Jen D. Wong8. Conceptualizing and Measuring Trajectories, Linda K. George9. Group-Based Trajectories in Life Course Criminology, Elaine Eggleston Doherty, John H. Laub, and Robert J. SampsonPart III. Investigating Explanatory Factors10. Genetics and Behavior in the Life Course: A Promising Frontier, Michael J. Shanahan and Jason D. Boardman11. Life Stories to Understand Diversity: Variations by Class, Race, and Gender, Janet Z. Giele12. Social Convoys: Studying Linked Lives in Time, Context, and Motion, Phyllis Moen and Elaine Hernandez13. Comparative Life Course Research: A Cross-National and Longitudinal Perspective, Hans-Peter Blossfeld
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