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UNINA9911093244303321 |
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Autore |
Twisk Jos W. R. <1962-> |
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Titolo |
Applied longitudinal data analysis for epidemiology : a practical guide / / Jos W.R. Twisk |
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Cambridge, UK ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2003 |
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1-107-13590-7 |
1-280-16250-3 |
9786610162505 |
1-139-14880-X |
0-511-12110-5 |
0-511-06160-9 |
0-511-05527-7 |
0-511-30639-3 |
0-511-07006-3 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (319 p.) |
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Epidemiology - Research - Statistical methods |
Epidemiology |
Epidemiology - Statistical methods |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-294) and index. |
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Study design; 3 Continuous outcome variables; 4 Continuous outcome variables - relationships with other variables; 5 Other possibilities for modelling longitudinal data; 6 Dichotomous outcome variables; 7 Categorical and 'count' outcome variables; 8 Longitudinal studies with two measurements: the definition and analysis of change; 9 Analysis of experimental studies; 10 Missing data in longitudinal studies; 11 Tracking; 12 Software for longitudinal data analysis; 13 Sample size calculations |
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In this book the most important techniques available for longitudinal data analysis are discussed, including simple techniques such as the |
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paired t-test and summary statistics, and more sophisticated techniques such as generalised estimating equations and random coefficient analysis. This practical guide is suitable for non-statisticians involved in medical research and epidemiology. |
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UNINA9911146991103321 |
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Autore |
Schlesinger Andrea Batista |
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Titolo |
The death of why? : the decline of questioning and the future of democracy / / Andrea Batista Schlesinger |
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San Francisco, : Berrett-Koehler, c2009 |
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9786612300370 |
9781282300378 |
1282300377 |
9781605091389 |
1605091383 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (265 p.) |
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Collana |
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306.43/20973 |
306.4320973 |
321.8 |
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Youth - Political activity - United States |
Civics - Study and teaching - United States |
Political participation - United States |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Introduction: Questions and Power; Part I: Culture: Questions or Answers?; 1: Inquiry Is Risky, Resilience Is the Reward, and Other Lessons from Childhood; 2: Ideological Segregation by Click and by Clique; 3: Consuming Opinion; 4: In Google We Trust; Part II: Schools: Citizens or Consumers?; 5: The Three Rs and a Why; 6: No Piggy Bank Left Behind; 7: Questioning the System, or Beating It?; 8: The Marxist, Anti-American Conspiracy to Convert Young People to Engaged Citizenship; Part III: Politics: Engaged or Connected?; 9: Black and White and Dead All Over |
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10: Who's Afraid of Virginia Youth?11: Lights, Camera, Debate!; Conclusion: A Call for Slow Democracy; Notes; Acknowledgments; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; About the Author |
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In this impassioned critique of America's growing disengagement from civic life and ideals, Drum Major Institute Executive Director Andrea Batista Schlesinger dissects the forcible erosion of our youngest generation's capacity for inquiry and provides recommendations for restoring the social, educational and political infrastructures that are prerequisites for a healthy democracy. |
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