Multidimensional Scaling: History, Theory, and Applications

This extraordinary presentation of the basics of multidimensional scaling illustrates the applicability of MDS to a wide selection of disciplines. the 1st sections offer flooring paintings within the historical past and concept of MDS. the ultimate part applies MDS thoughts to such varied fields as physics, advertising, and political technology.

Rethinking Clinical Technique

With designated scientific examples Busch exhibit us whilst and the way to intrude to aid bring up sufferer autonomy and self-reflective skills. the tactic provided could be built-in into scientific perform regardless of the theoretical orientation or point of experience.

Research Methods and Statistics: An Integrated Approach

Learn equipment and records: An built-in method by way of Janie H. Wilson and Shauna W. Joye bargains a very built-in method of educating study tools and statistics by way of featuring a learn query observed by way of the ideal equipment and statistical techniques had to tackle it. study questions and designs develop into extra advanced as chapters growth, construction on easier inquiries to make stronger scholar studying.

Preparing Literature Reviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

• Illustrates the entire steps in getting ready qualitative and quantitative literature stories. • Emphasizes subject choice, finding literature, and fending off significant pitfalls in comparing and synthesizing literature. • exhibits the way to increase literature reports in the course of the really apt inclusion of statistical effects present in the literature.