New methods for the analysis of change /

This volume presents state-of-the-art methods explored by recognized authorities on the analysis of change. Chapters highlight methods for estimating and evaluating models of growth and change over time at the level of the individual; address issues of measurement that are important in the analysis...

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Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Collins, Linda M., Sayer, Aline
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2001]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Decade of behavior.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume presents state-of-the-art methods explored by recognized authorities on the analysis of change. Chapters highlight methods for estimating and evaluating models of growth and change over time at the level of the individual; address issues of measurement that are important in the analysis of change; point out methods for separating intra-individual growth from some aspects of phenomena that are stable over time; identify larger frameworks to integrate knowledge; and provide methods for dealing with missing data. This volume of methodological advances will influence a variety of disciplines from psychology and sociology to education and economics. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Item Description:Based on a conference held in 1998 at The Pennsylvania State University, a follow-up to the Los Angeles conference Best Methods for the Analysis of Change.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 442 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.