Taris A Primer in Longitudinal Data Analysis

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4129-3358-2
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

`The author has done a remarkable job of writing a very accessible introduction to a broad literature. As such, he should be congratulated on achieving his objective to provide the ",ideal primer for this growing area of social research",' - Kwantitatieve MethodenThis accessible introduction to the theory and practice of longitudinal research takes the reader through the strengths and weaknesses of this kind of research, making clear: how to design a longitudinal study, how to collect data most effectively, how to make the best use of statistical techniques, and how to interpret results.Although the book provides a broad overview of the field, the focus is always on the practical issues arising out of longitudinal research. This book supplies the student with all that they need to get started and acts as a manual for dealing with opportunities and pitfalls. It is the ideal primer for this growing area of social research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taris, Toon W

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Forschungsmethodik, Wissenschaftliche Ausstattung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Longitudinal Data and Longitudinal Designs
Nonresponse in Longitudinal Research
Measuring Concepts across Time
Issues of Stability and Meaning
Issues in Discrete-Time Panel Analysis
Analysis of Repeated Measures
Analyzing Durations
Analyzing Sequences

Über Autor(innen)

Taris, Toon W
Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Utrecht University