Quasi-Experimentation: A Guide to Design and Analysisopens in new window
By Charles S. Reichardt
Published September 2019 by Guilford Press ($89.25 hardback; $42.50 paperback; e-books also available)
This book provides a thorough examination of various quasi-experimental designs, such as pretest-posttest, nonequivalent groups and interrupted time-series designs. Examples from a variety of disciplines demonstrate how these research design methods are structured and analyzed, along with discussions of their unique advantages and disadvantages, especially in comparison to randomized experimental designs. Other highlights include how to deal with missing data and noncompliance with treatment assignment, as well as how modern methods can be applied to reduce bias in estimating treatment effects. This text emphasizes accessibility by translating formulae into applied language and providing a typology of the different methods.
Quantitative Graph Theory: Mathematical Foundations and Applications, 1st Ed.opens in new window
Edited by Matthias Dehmer and Frank Emmert-Streib
Published August 2019 by Routledge ($108.00 hardback; $59.96 paperback; e-books also available)
In the first book of its kind devoted to graph theory, novel and existing methods for analysis are presented. Topics covered include graph theory, measurement theory, social network analysis, and advanced statistical techniques such as machine learning, alongside real and pedagogical examples. Researchers and students will appreciate the broad and interdisciplinary coverage and can apply the teachings to a wide variety of graphs and graphing methods. Some highlights relevant to psychologists may include metrics to analyze graphs, algorithms to produce graphs, and interesting case studies to illustrate these concepts.
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciencesopens in new window
By Michelle Salmona, Eli Lieber, and Dan Kaczynski
Published September 2019 by SAGE Publications, Inc. ($39.00 paperback)
A guide for new and experienced researchers alike, this book offers an introduction to the complexities of handling qualitative or mixed method data. As expert users of Dedoose software, the authors provide strategies, insights, and practical examples to conduct social science and health-related research activities. Chapters include cloud technology and digital tools, data collection methods, case studies, coding tips, and effective teamwork and communication of findings. Particular attention is paid to visualizing data, helping guide researchers through understanding their data and choosing tools to help convey results through charts, tables and plots.
Introduction to Interrater Agreement for Nominal Dataopens in new window
By Roel Popping
Published 2019 by Springer ($59.99 hardback; $44.99 paperback; e-books also available)
In this book, the author explains the history, importance, and method of computing inter-rater agreement. It provides an overview of indices of agreement, along with the requirements and steps to take when conducting research with multiple raters. The book serves as a guide to students and researchers (as well as for policymakers and stakeholders) to calculating various types of this reliability metric, along with a discussion of probability and practical concerns, such that researchers can make informed research design decisions. No prior knowledge of statistics is required.
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