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Author : R. Dale Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Role of Model Testing in Theory Development written by R. Dale Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Luiz Moutinho
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814696366
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)
Download or read book Quantitative Modelling In Marketing And Management (Second Edition) written by Luiz Moutinho and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of marketing and management has undergone immense changes over the past decade. These dynamic changes are driving an increasing need for data analysis using quantitative modelling. Problem solving using the quantitative approach and other models has always been a hot topic in the fields of marketing and management. Quantitative modelling seems admirably suited to help managers in their strategic decision making on operations management issues. In social sciences, quantitative research refers to the systematic empirical investigation of social phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.The first edition of 'Quantitative Modelling in Marketing and Management' focused on the description and applications of many quantitative modelling approaches applied to marketing and management. The topics ranged from fuzzy logic and logical discriminant models to growth models and k-clique models.The second edition follows the thread of the first one by covering a myriad of techniques and applications in the areas of statistical, computer, mathematical as well as other novel nomothetic methods. It greatly reinforces the areas of computer, mathematical and other modeling tools that are designed to bring a level of awareness and knowledge among academics and researchers in marketing and management, so that there is an increase in the application of these new approaches that will be embedded in future scholarly output.
Author : Henk Elffers
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100028705X
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Agent-Based Modelling for Criminological Theory Testing and Development written by Henk Elffers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agent-Based Modelling for Criminological Theory Testing and Development addresses the question whether and how we can use simulation methods in order to test criminological theories, and if they fail to be corroborated, how we can use simulation to mend and further develop theories. It is by no means immediately obvious how results being observed in an artificial environment have any relevance for what is going on in the real world. By using the concept of a "stylized fact," the contributors bridge the gap between artificial and real world. With backgrounds in criminology or artificial intelligence (AI), these contributors present agent-based model studies that test aspects of various theories, including crime pattern theory, guardianship in action theory, near repeat theory, routine activity theory, and general deterrence theory. All six simulation models presented have been specially developed for the book. Contributors have specified the theory, identified stylized facts, developed an agent-based simulation model, let it run, and interpreted whether the chosen stylized fact is occurring in their model, and what we should conclude from congruence or incongruence between simulation and expectations based on the theory under scrutiny. The final chapter discusses what can be learnt from these six enterprises. The book will be of great interest to scholars of criminology (in particular computational criminologists and theoretical criminologists) and AI (with an emphasis on AI for generative social processes), and more widely researchers in social science in general. It will also be valuable for master's courses in quantitative criminology.
Author : Roderick P. McDonald
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1135675317
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)
Download or read book Test Theory written by Roderick P. McDonald and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the reader to the main quantitative concepts, methods, and computational techniques needed for the development, evaluation, and application of tests in the behavioral/social sciences, including educational tests. Two empirical examples are carried throughout to illustrate alternative methods. Other data sets are used for special illustrations. Self-contained programs for confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis are available on the Web. Intended for students of psychology, particularly educational psychology, as well as social science students interested in how tests are constructed and used, prerequisites include a course on statistics. The programs and data files for this book can be downloaded from www.psypress.com/test-theory/
Author : Alexander L. George
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262262894
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)
Download or read book Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences written by Alexander L. George and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2005-04-15 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of case studies to build and test theories in political science and the other social sciences has increased in recent years. Many scholars have argued that the social sciences rely too heavily on quantitative research and formal models and have attempted to develop and refine rigorous methods for using case studies. This text presents a comprehensive analysis of research methods using case studies and examines the place of case studies in social science methodology. It argues that case studies, statistical methods, and formal models are complementary rather than competitive. The book explains how to design case study research that will produce results useful to policymakers and emphasizes the importance of developing policy-relevant theories. It offers three major contributions to case study methodology: an emphasis on the importance of within-case analysis, a detailed discussion of process tracing, and development of the concept of typological theories. Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences will be particularly useful to graduate students and scholars in social science methodology and the philosophy of science, as well as to those designing new research projects, and will contribute greatly to the broader debate about scientific methods.
Author : Duanli Yan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 146650577X
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)
Download or read book Computerized Multistage Testing written by Duanli Yan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devising tests that evaluate a nation’s educational standing and implement efficacious educational reforms requires a careful balance among the contributions of technology, psychometrics, test design, and the learning sciences. Unlike other forms of adaptive testing, multistage testing (MST) is highly suitable for testing educational achievement because it can be adapted to educational surveys and student testing. Computerized Multistage Testing: Theory and Applications covers the methodologies, underlying technology, and implementation aspects of this type of test design. The book discusses current scientific perspectives and practical considerations for each step involved in setting up an MST program. It covers the history of MST, test design and implementation for various purposes, item pool development and maintenance, IRT-based and classical test theory-based methodologies for test assembly, routing and scoring, equating, test security, and existing software. It also explores current research, existing operational programs, and innovative future assessments using MST. Intended for psychologists, social scientists, and educational measurement scientists, this volume provides the first unified source of information on the design, psychometrics, implementation, and operational use of MST. It shows how to apply theoretical statistical tools to testing in novel and useful ways. It also explains how to explicitly tie the assumptions made by each model to observable (or at least inferable) data conditions.
Author : Don W. Stacks
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351358707
Total Pages : 783 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (513 download)
Download or read book An Integrated Approach to Communication Theory and Research written by Don W. Stacks and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of current theory and research written by the top theorists and researchers in each area. It has been updated to address the growing influence of technology, changing relationships, and several growing integrated approaches to communication and includes seven new chapters on: ■ Digital Media ■ Media Effects ■ Privacy ■ Dark Side ■ Applied Communication ■ Relational Communication ■ Instructional Communication ■ Communication and the Law The book continues to be essential reading for students and faculty who want a thorough overview of contemporary communication theory and research.
Author : Dato N. M. de Gruijter
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1584889594
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (848 download)
Download or read book Statistical Test Theory for the Behavioral Sciences written by Dato N. M. de Gruijter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the development of the first intelligence test in the early 20th century, educational and psychological tests have become important measurement techniques to quantify human behavior. Focusing on this ubiquitous yet fruitful area of research, Statistical Test Theoryfor the Behavioral Sciences provides both a broad overview and a
Author : Norman Frederiksen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136467939
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)
Download or read book Test Theory for A New Generation of Tests written by Norman Frederiksen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of this volume suggest that there are missing elements in the conceptualization upon which standard test theory is based. Those elements are models for just how people know what they know and do what they can do, and the ways in which they increase these capacities. Different models are useful for different purposes; therefore, broader or alternative student models may be appropriate. The chapters in this volume consider a variety of directions in which standard test theory might be extended. Topics covered include: the role of test theory in light of recent work in cognitive and educational psychology, test design, student modeling, test analysis, and the integration of assessment and instruction.
Author : Mark Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780732501686
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Modelling Group Effectiveness written by Mark Brown and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Norman Frederiksen
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0805805931
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Test Theory for a New Generation of Tests written by Norman Frederiksen and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Rosamund Bryar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0230345638
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Theory for Midwifery Practice written by Rosamund Bryar and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-19 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of a highly regarded classic midwifery text encourages critical thinking about the art and science of midwifery. Promoting the idea that thinking directly affects practice, it offers a clear explanation of the concepts, theories and models that shape effective evidence-informed care for women. This insightful book challenges the reader to reconsider the knowledge at the heart of your own midwifery practice. It is the essential text on midwifery's growing theoretical framework for students and practitioners alike. New to this Edition: - Extensively updated and reworked edited collection - New exercises: undergraduate and postgraduate specific activities highlight the significance of the theoretical framework to everyday practice
Author : Daniel L. Stufflebeam
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118870220
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)
Download or read book Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications written by Daniel L. Stufflebeam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The golden standard evaluation reference text Now in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation field and program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the most widely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs and the inclusion of the latest literature from the field, this Second Edition is an essential update for professionals and students who want to stay current. Understanding and choosing evaluation approaches is critical to many professions, and Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition is the benchmark evaluation guide. Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widely considered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe 23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this edition, transformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumer feedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition facilitates the process of planning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. The highlighted evaluation approaches include: Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Case Study Evaluation Key readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers to the most important references for each topic. Learning objectives, review questions, student exercises, and instructor support materials complete the collection of tools. Choosing from evaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, but Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition updates the core evaluation concepts with the latest research, making this complex field accessible in just one book.
Author : Exworthy, Mark
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447306198
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)
Download or read book Shaping health policy written by Exworthy, Mark and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection examines the role that case-studies play in understanding and explaining British health policy. Overall, the chapters cover the key health policy literatures in terms of the policy process, analytical frameworks and some of the seminal moments of the NHS. They have been written by leading health policy researchers in sociology, social policy, management and organisation studies. The collection explores and promotes the case-study as an under-used method and thereby encourages a more reflective approach to policy learning by practitioners and academics. The book will appeal to under-graduates, post-graduates and academics in social policy, public management and health services research.
Author : Ronald K. Hambleton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401719888
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Item Response Theory written by Ronald K. Hambleton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the decade of the 1970s, item response theory became the dominant topic for study by measurement specialists. But, the genesis of item response theory (IRT) can be traced back to the mid-thirties and early forties. In fact, the term "Item Characteristic Curve," which is one of the main IRT concepts, can be attributed to Ledyard Tucker in 1946. Despite these early research efforts, interest in item response theory lay dormant until the late 1960s and took a backseat to the emerging development of strong true score theory. While true score theory developed rapidly and drew the attention of leading psychometricians, the problems and weaknesses inherent in its formulation began to raise concerns. Such problems as the lack of invariance of item parameters across examinee groups, and the inadequacy of classical test procedures to detect item bias or to provide a sound basis for measurement in "tailored testing," gave rise to a resurgence of interest in item response theory. Impetus for the development of item response theory as we now know it was provided by Frederic M. Lord through his pioneering works (Lord, 1952; 1953a, 1953b). The progress in the fifties was painstakingly slow due to the mathematical complexity of the topic and the nonexistence of computer programs.
Author : Kaplan Test Prep
Publisher : Kaplan Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1506262368
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (62 download)
Download or read book MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2021-2022 written by Kaplan Test Prep and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaplan’s MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2021–2022 includes updates across all 7 books to reflect the latest, most accurate, and most testable materials on the MCAT. New layouts make our books even more streamlined and intuitive for easier review. You’ll get efficient strategies, detailed subject review, and three full-length online practice tests—all authored by the experts behind the MCAT prep course that has helped more people get into medical school than all other major courses combined. Efficient Strategies and In-Depth Review Guided Examples with Expert Thinking in our Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, and Biology books present scientific articles and walk you through challenging open-ended questions. Entirely revamped CARS content with updated methods for the latest exam challenges High Yield badges indicate the most testable content based on AAMC materials Concept summaries that boil down the need-to-know information in each chapter, including any necessary equations to memorize Full-color, 24-page MCAT Quicksheets emphasize the most important information in visual form Chapter Profiles indicate the degree to which each chapter is tested and the testmaker content categories to which it aligns Charts, graphs, diagrams, and full-color, 3-D illustrations from Scientific American help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts. Realistic Practice One-year online access to 3 full-length practice tests, instructional videos, practice questions, and quizzes Hundreds of practice questions in the books show you how to apply concepts and equations 15 multiple-choice “Test Your Knowledge” questions at the end of each chapter for all books except CARS Learning objectives and concept checks ensure you’re focusing on the most important information in each chapter Expert Guidance Sidebars illustrate connections between concepts and include references to more information, real-world tie ins, mnemonics, and MCAT-specific tips Comprehensive subject review written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors who guide you on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor. We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available, and our experts ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test
Author : Kshirasagar Naik
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118211634
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Software Testing and Quality Assurance written by Kshirasagar Naik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superior primer on software testing and quality assurance, from integration to execution and automation This important new work fills the pressing need for a user-friendly text that aims to provide software engineers, software quality professionals, software developers, and students with the fundamental developments in testing theory and common testing practices. Software Testing and Quality Assurance: Theory and Practice equips readers with a solid understanding of: Practices that support the production of quality software Software testing techniques Life-cycle models for requirements, defects, test cases, and test results Process models for units, integration, system, and acceptance testing How to build test teams, including recruiting and retaining test engineers Quality Models, Capability Maturity Model, Testing Maturity Model, and Test Process Improvement Model Expertly balancing theory with practice, and complemented with an abundance of pedagogical tools, including test questions, examples, teaching suggestions, and chapter summaries, this book is a valuable, self-contained tool for professionals and an ideal introductory text for courses in software testing, quality assurance, and software engineering.
