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Creating Theoretical Research Frameworks using Multiple Methods
"This book demonstrates, in a step-by-step fashion, the development of theoretically sound information technology and communications for developing an (ICT4D) research program. It outlines a path for linking grand theories with context-specific case studies. It guides readers through building complex methodologies relying on parametric and non-parametric data analytic and data mining techniques. Finally, the book demonstrates some of the ways for inquiring into the issues associated with the dynamic nature of organizations, industries, and economies, as well as some of the practical means for improving their performance."--Provided by publisher.
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- References -- References -- Authors -- Chapter 1: Overview of Research on Information andÂ Communication Technologies forÂ Development -- Introduction -- Some Options for Configuring anÂ ICT4D Research Project -- ICT Issues and Focus Areas -- Contextâ#x80;#x94;Countries and Communities -- Research Methodologies -- Theoretical Frameworks -- Data Analysis Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Overview on Framework of Neoclassical Growth Accounting
Exogenous and Endogenous Growth Models Formulation of the Neoclassical Production Function -- Transcendental Logarithmic (Translog) Production Function -- Weaknesses and Criticisms of the Framework of Neoclassical Growth Accounting -- References -- Chapter 3: Overview on Complex Systems Theory and Chaos Theory -- Complex Systems Theory: An Overview -- Complex Systems: Structural Perspective -- Complex Systems: Functional Perspective -- Chaos Theory: An Overview -- References
Chapter 4: An Overview on Product Cycle Theory and the Product Life Cycle Model Product Cycle Theory: An Overview -- Product Life Cycle Model: An Overview ofÂ the Stages and Common Criticisms -- Stage 1â#x80;#x94;Introduction -- Stage 2â#x80;#x94;Growth -- Stage 3â#x80;#x94;Maturity -- Stage 4â#x80;#x94;Decline -- Criticisms and Applications of Product Life Cycle Model -- References -- Chapter 5: Overview on Decision Tree Induction -- Introduction -- Classification Tree -- Regression Tree -- DT Generation Process -- Recursive Splitting -- Selection of the Splitting Method
Prepruning and Postpruning Prepruning -- Postpruning -- Recursive Splitting Example -- Software Implementation of the DT Generation Process -- References -- Chapter 6: Overview on Cluster Analysis -- Introduction -- Understanding the Output of Clustering -- Clustering Algorithms -- -- Similarity Metrics -- Evaluating the Output of Clustering Algorithms -- The Issue of Quality: Assessing Cluster Validity -- The Issue of Usefulness: Goals for Clustering -- Overview of a Process Model for Clustering
Software Implementation of the Clustering Process Cluster Node: Some Important Parameter Settings -- References -- Chapter 7: Overview on Data Envelopment Analysis -- Introduction -- DEA Model: Common Guidelines and Assumptions -- DEA: General Approach and Types of Efficiency -- DEA Models: Common Orientations -- DEA: Types of Models -- DEA: Malmquist Index -- References -- Chapter 8: Overview on Structural Equation Modeling -- SEM: Reflective and Formative Measurement Models -- SEM: Model Specification -- SEM: Two Common Approaches
Includes bibliographical references and index.