Applied Data Analytic Techniques for Turning Points Research

This innovative volume demonstrates the use of a range of statistical approaches to help researchers examine "turning points" in real data. A range of analytic techniques are illustrated with real longitudinal data including adaptations of approaches used in a variety of fields including psychology, medicine, economics, sociology, and quality control. As such the book will appeal to a variety of researchers . Ideal for advanced students and researchers interested in identifying and...
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This innovative volume demonstrates the use of a range of statistical approaches to help researchers examine "turning points" in real data. A range of analytic techniques are illustrated with real longitudinal data including adaptations of approaches used in a variety of fields including psychology, medicine, economics, sociology, and quality control. As such the book will appeal to a variety of researchers . Ideal for advanced students and researchers interested in identifying and understanding significant change in data in a variety of fields including psychology, medicine and health related disciplines, education, political science, criminology, and sociology. This innovative reference will be invaluable in advanced research methods and/or statistics courses in a variety of disciplines.