It has been twenty years since the last edition of this classic book. Kevin Wainwright (British Columbia University and Simon Fraser University), a long time user of the text, has executed the perfect revision: he has updated examples, applications and theory without changing the elegant, precise presentation style of Alpha Chiang. Readers will find the wait was worthwhile
Comparing Clinical Measurement Methods: A practical guide
It is difficult for medics and biostatisticians comparing two different methods of measuring to ascertain if either method is giving the true value of the quantity being measured. Comparing Clinical Measurement Methods provides the practical tools for analyzing method comparison studies along with guidance on what to report and how to plan comparison studies.
Following the content of the standard school curriculum, this book presents in 418 problems and diversions the basic ideas of arithmetic. Averages, fractions, decimals, percent, powers and roots, etc. Shortcuts, checking methods, also introduced in this enjoyable format. 120 illustrations.
CONTENTS Ideology and the Social Imaginary Symbolic Violence Theories of Ideology and Methods of Discourse Analysis Methods of discourse analysis some open issues
A Handbook for Social Science Field Research: Essays & Bibliographic Sources on Research Design and Methods
A Handbook for Social Science Field Research: Essays & Bibliographic Sources on Research Design and Methods provides both novice and experienced scholars with valuable insights to a select list of critical texts pertaining to a wide array of social science methods useful when doing fieldwork.
