Published January, 2014
By Patricia Leavy and Monique M. Hennink
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Understanding Statistics
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This volume guides readers on practical and theoretical considerations in conducting focus group research. Separate chapters are devoted to writing focus group methods and presenting findings. Strategies for assessing the quality of focus group research are included and case study examples of field research are provided throughout.

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Published January, 2012
By Leandre R. Fabrigar and Duane T. Wegener
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP USA)
Series: Understanding Statistics
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This book provides a non-mathematical introduction to the theory and application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. Among the issues discussed are the use of confirmatory versus exploratory factor analysis, the use of principal components analysis versus common factor analysis, and procedures for determining the appropriate number of factors.

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Published May, 2011
By Johnny Saldantildea, Patricia Leavy, Natasha Beretvas and Johnny Saldaña
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Understanding Statistics
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Fundamentals of Qualitative Research approaches qualitative inquiry as a strategically selected composite of genres, elements, and styles. Saldana, author of the bestselling book, The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, brings clear writing and explanatory prowess to this new textbook for learning the fundamentals of qualitative research methods.

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Published September, 2010
By Patrick Meyer
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Understanding Statistics
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This volume guides its reader through the basics of reliability, with an emphasis on what and how to include relevant information in the methods and results sections of professional papers. The author offers examples of good and bad write-ups.

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Published May, 2010
By Christine DeMars
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Understanding Statistics
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This volume guides its reader through the basics of Item Response Theory, with an emphasis on what and how to include relevant information in the methods and results sections of professional papers. The author offers examples of good and bad write-ups.

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