Author: Lawrence A. Boland
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: methodology, samuelson, building, model, economic
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1989-09-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0415000149
ISBN-13: 9780415000147

Addresses the problem of assuring testability for complex economic models, relating this to wider debates in the sciences and social sciences on empiricism and the truth status of models. This book should be of interest to lecturers and advanced students of economic theory.

Authors:J. Mouton, H.C. Marais,
Publisher: HSRC Press
Keywords: methodology, studies, research, hsrc, social, concepts, basic, sciences
Number of Pages: 286
Published: 1990-12-30
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0796906483
ISBN-13: 9780796906489

Since its publication in 1988, this has become one of the leading methodology textbooks in South African tertiary education. It provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of social science research, and complements books on specific research methods and techniques.

Authors:Edith D. de Leeuw, Joop Hox, Don Dillma,
Publisher: Routledge Academic
Keywords: methodology, association, series, european, international, survey, handbook
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2008-01-17
List price: $37.50
ISBN-10: 0805857532
ISBN-13: 9780805857535

Taking into account both traditional and emerging modes, this comprehensive new Handbook covers all major methodological and statistical issues in designing and analyzing surveys. With contributions from the world’s leading survey methodologists and statisticians, this invaluable new resource provides guidance on collecting survey data and creating meaningful results. Featuring examples from a variety of countries, the book reviews such things as how to deal with sample designs, write survey questions, and collect data on the Internet. A thorough review of the procedures associated with

Authors:Robert M. Groves, Floyd J. Fowler Jr., Mick P. Cou
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: survey, methodology, series, wiley
Number of Pages: 488
Published: 2009-07-14
List price: $78.50
ISBN-10: 0470465468
ISBN-13: 9780470465462

Praise for the First Edition: "The book makes a valuable contribution by synthesizing current research and identifying areas for future investigation for each aspect of the survey process." �Journal of the American Statistical Association "Overall, the high quality of the text material is matched by the quality of writing . . ." �Public Opinion Quarterly ". . . it should find an audience everywhere surveys are being conducted." �Technometrics This new edition of Survey Methodology continues to provide a state-of-the-science presentation of essential survey methodology topics and techniques

Authors:Robert M. Groves, Floyd J. Fowler Jr., Mick P. Cou
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Keywords: survey, methodology, series, wiley
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2004-04-30
List price: $79.50
ISBN-10: 0471483486
ISBN-13: 9780471483489

An accessible introduction to the science and application of sample surveys Over the past two decades, survey research has evolved significantly. Survey Methodology describes the basic principles of survey design discovered in methodological research over recent years and offers guidance for making successful decisions in the design and execution of high quality surveys. Written by six nationally recognized experts in the field, this book covers the major considerations in designing and conducting a sample survey. Topical, accessible, and succinct, this book represents the state of the science

Author: Elias Khalil
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: economic, methodology, advances, inem, routledge, dewey, pragmatism
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2004-03-26
List price: $170.00
ISBN-10: 0415700140
ISBN-13: 9780415700146

The first book that looks at Dewey and Economic Methodology, this intriguing new book contains contributions from economists and philosophers from a wide range of perspectives.

Authors:Susan C. Duncan, Lisa A. Strycker,
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associate
Keywords: quantitative, methodology, issues, applications, series, concepts, modeling, latent, variable, growth, curve, introduction
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2006-05-23
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0805855475
ISBN-13: 9780805855470

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to latent variable growth curve modeling (LGM) for analyzing repeated measures. It presents the statistical basis for LGM and its various methodological extensions, including a number of practical examples of its use. It is designed to take advantage of the reader?s familiarity with analysis of variance and structural equation modeling (SEM) in introducing LGM techniques. Sample data, syntax, input and output, are provided for EQS, Amos, LISREL, and Mplus on the book?s CD. Throughout the book, the authors present a variety of LGM techniques that