1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911093244303321

Autore

Twisk Jos W. R. <1962->

Titolo

Applied longitudinal data analysis for epidemiology : a practical guide / / Jos W.R. Twisk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, UK ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2003

ISBN

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

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (319 p.)

Disciplina

614.4/07/27

Soggetti

Epidemiology - Research - Statistical methods

Epidemiology

Epidemiology - Statistical methods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-294) and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

ReferencesIndex

Sommario/riassunto

In this book the most important techniques available for longitudinal data analysis are discussed, including simple techniques such as the



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.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911146991103321

Autore

Schlesinger Andrea Batista

Titolo

The death of why? : the decline of questioning and the future of democracy / / Andrea Batista Schlesinger

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : Berrett-Koehler, c2009

ISBN

9786612300370

9781282300378

1282300377

9781605091389

1605091383

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Collana

0

Disciplina

306.43/20973

306.4320973

321.8

Soggetti

Youth - Political activity - United States

Civics - Study and teaching - United States

Political participation - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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



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

Sommario/riassunto

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.