Longitudinal Models in the Behavioral and Related Sciences (European Association of Methodology Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805861688 ISBN 13: 9780805861686

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

This volume reviews longitudinal models and analysis procedures for use in the behavioral and social sciences. Written by distinguished experts in the field, the book presents the most current approaches and theories, and the technical problems that may be encountered along the way. Readers will find new ideas about the use of longitudinal analysis in solving problems that arise due to the specific nature of the research design and the data available.   Longitudinal Models in the Behavioral and Related Sciences opens with the latest theoretical developments. In particular, the book addresses situations that arise due to the categorical nature of the data, issues related to state space modeling, and potential problems that may arise from network analysis and/or growth-curve data. The focus of part two is on the application of longitudinal modeling in a variety of disciplines. The book features applications such as heterogeneity on the patterns of a firm’s profit, on house prices, and on delinquent behavior; non-linearity in growth in assessing cognitive aging; measurement error issues in longitudinal research; and distance association for the analysis of change. Part two clearly demonstrates the caution that should be taken when applying longitudinal modeling as well as in the interpretation of the results. This new volume is ideal for advanced students and researchers in psychology, sociology, education, economics, management, medicine, and neuroscience.

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About the Author

Kees van Montfort, PhD, is a Full Professor of Quantitative Research Techniques at the Free University in Amsterdam and at the Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands. Johan Oud is an Associate Professor in Longitudinal Data Analysis at the Behavioural Science Institute at Radboud University Nijmegen, in the Netherlands. Albert Satorra is a Full Professor of Statistics at the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805861688
• ISBN 13: 9780805861686
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464
• Editor: Van Montfort Kees