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Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier
| Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier |
| Autore | Peer Willie van |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (350 pages) ; : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 001.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Collana | Linguistic approaches to literature |
| Soggetto topico |
Science and the humanities
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge Humanities - Philosophy Science - Philosophy |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
9789027274670
9789027233479 9789027233486 1-280-39441-2 9786613572332 90-272-7467-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
1. A new beginning -- 1.1.Understanding versus explaining -- 1.2.Some problems -- 1.3.Two cultures? -- 1.4.The scientific study of meaning -- 1.5.A visit to Wundt's laboratory -- 1.6.The Wundt curve -- 1.7.Empirical aesthetics -- 1.8.The Clockwork Muse -- 1.9.Complexity -- 1.10.Why methodology? -- Assignment -- To be carried out before turning to Chapter Two -- Interlude Some misconceptions about scientific and empirical research of culture -- 2. Basic insights from the philosophy of science -- 2.1.The word `science' -- 2.2.Motion -- 2.3.Foundations -- 2.4.Contradictions -- 2.5.Predictions -- 2.6.An experiment -- 2.7.Comparison of theories -- 2.8.Critique -- 2.9.White swans, black swans -- 2.10.A three-stage model -- 2.11.Immune theories -- 2.12.The truth? -- 2.13.Research, an example -- 2.14.Conclusion -- 3. Research methodology and design -- 3.1.Against monomethodology -- 3.2.Making a plan for research -- 3.2.1.Step 1 -- 3.2.2.Step 2 --
3.2.3.Step 3 -- 3.2.4.Step 4 -- 3.2.5.Step 5 -- 3.3.Laying out your conceptual model -- 3.3.1.Step 6 -- 3.4.A study of the literature -- 3.4.1.Make a plan -- 3.4.2.Look for sources -- 3.4.3.PsycINFO -- 3.4.4.Evaluation -- 4. Methods of data collection -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.2.Observation research -- 4.2.1.Deciding on the type of observation research -- 4.2.2.Degree of researcher involvement -- 4.2.3.Reduce subject interactivity -- 4.2.4.How to avoid observer bias -- 4.3.Stages in the research -- 4.4.Think-aloud protocols -- 4.5.Diary -- 4.6.Interview -- 4.7.Focus groups -- 4.8.Experiment -- 4.9.Content analysis -- 4.10.Survey -- 4.10.1.Cross-section study -- 4.10.2.Panel study -- 4.10.3.Trend studies -- 4.10.4.Cohort studies -- 4.11.What is next? -- 4.12.Other sources -- 4.12.1.Observations -- 4.12.2.Electronic texts -- 4.12.3.Concordances -- 4.12.4.Analyzing qualitative research material -- 5. How to construct a questionnaire -- 5.1.Introduction -- 5.2.Levels of measurement -- 5.3.Types of questions -- 5.3.1.Checklist -- 5.3.2.Multiple choice -- 5.3.3.Graphic rating scale -- 5.3.4.Itemized rating scale -- 5.3.5.Rank-order rating scale -- 5.3.6.Constant-sum rating scale and fractionation rating scale -- 5.3.7.Likert scale -- 5.3.8.Semantic differential scales -- 5.4.How to formulate a question? -- 5.5.Questionnaire design -- 5.6.Instruction -- 5.7.Layout -- 5.8.Procedure -- 6. Experiment -- 6.1.Introduction -- 6.2.Independent and dependent variables -- 6.3.Designs -- 6.3.1.Between-subjects designs -- 6.3.2.Within-subjects designs -- 6.4.Building an experimental design -- 6.4.1.Extending on the classical experimental design -- 6.4.2.Doing the `next best thing' -- 6.5.Control groups -- 6.6.Estimating validity -- 6.6.1.Internal validity -- 6.6.2.External validity -- 7. How to enter and manipulate data in SPSS -- 7.1.Why use a computer program? -- 7.2.Start SPSS -- 7.3.Preparing the Variable View -- 7.4.Entering the data in Data View -- 7.5.Manipulating data -- 7.5.1.Compute: Making new variables based on your data -- 7.5.2.Recode: Changing the values of your variables -- 7.5.3.Select Cases: Doing analyses on a subset of your data -- 7.6.Closing SPSS -- 8. Descriptive statistics -- 8.1.Two measures of descriptive statistics -- 8.2.Measures of central tendency -- 8.3.Measures of dispersion -- 8.4.The normal distribution -- 8.5.Two distributions -- 8.6.Descriptive statistics with SPSS -- 8.7.Cronbach's α -- 8.8.Graphs -- 8.8.1.Bar charts -- 8.8.2.Line graph -- 8.8.3.Boxplots -- 8.9.Final words -- 9. Inference statistics: Preliminaries -- 9.1.Introduction -- 9.2.Errors -- 9.3.Region of rejection -- 9.4.Correlations -- 9.5.Regression analysis -- 9.6.Outlook -- 10. Inference statistics: Test Selection, t-test and non-parametric equivalents -- 10.1.Which test(s) to choose? -- 10.2.t-test -- 10.3.Wilcoxon test for paired samples -- 10.4.Mann-Whitney (`U-Test') for independent samples -- 10.5.The Kruskal-Wallis test -- 10.6.Non-parametric tests for related samples -- 10.7.Crosstabs -- 10.8.Overview -- 11. Inference statistics: ANOVA -- 11.1.Analysis of variance -- 11.2.General Linear Model -- 11.3.Repeated measures -- 11.4.Conclusion -- 12. Communicating results -- 12.1.Oral presentations -- 12.1.1.Submitting an abstract -- 12.1.2.Presenting yourself -- 12.1.3.Organizational aspects -- 12.1.4.Preparing a script -- 12.1.5.Speaking to an audience -- 12.1.6.Discussion time -- 12.1.7.Using media -- 12.2.Written presentations -- 12.2.1.Where to publish -- 12.2.2.Structuring your paper -- 12.2.2.1.Title page -- 12.2.2.2.Keywords -- 12.2.2.3.Abstract -- 12.2.2.4.Introduction -- 12.2.2.5.Method -- 12.2.2.6.Results -- 12.2.2.7.Discussion -- 12.2.3.Where to begin -- 12.2.4.Some stylistic reminders -- 12.2.4.1.Pronouns -- 12.2.4.2.Markers -- 12.2.4.3.Gender -- 12.2.4.4.Politeness -- 12.2.4.5.Tone -- 12.2.5.Sources and citing -- 12.2.5.1.Citing sources APA style -- 12.2.5.2.Citing sources MLA style -- 12.2.6.Some words of caution -- 12.2.7.Final checklist before submitting -- 12.2.8.Submitting your paper -- 12.3.Poster sessions -- 12.3.1.Preparations -- 12.3.2.Graphs, tables, illustrations -- 12.3.3.The text -- 12.3.4.Making the poster -- 12.4.Final words. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452290903321 |
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier
| Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier |
| Autore | Peer Willie van |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (350 pages) ; : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 001.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Collana | Linguistic approaches to literature |
| Soggetto topico |
Science and the humanities
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge Humanities - Philosophy Science - Philosophy |
| ISBN |
9789027274670
9789027233479 9789027233486 1-280-39441-2 9786613572332 90-272-7467-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
1. A new beginning -- 1.1.Understanding versus explaining -- 1.2.Some problems -- 1.3.Two cultures? -- 1.4.The scientific study of meaning -- 1.5.A visit to Wundt's laboratory -- 1.6.The Wundt curve -- 1.7.Empirical aesthetics -- 1.8.The Clockwork Muse -- 1.9.Complexity -- 1.10.Why methodology? -- Assignment -- To be carried out before turning to Chapter Two -- Interlude Some misconceptions about scientific and empirical research of culture -- 2. Basic insights from the philosophy of science -- 2.1.The word `science' -- 2.2.Motion -- 2.3.Foundations -- 2.4.Contradictions -- 2.5.Predictions -- 2.6.An experiment -- 2.7.Comparison of theories -- 2.8.Critique -- 2.9.White swans, black swans -- 2.10.A three-stage model -- 2.11.Immune theories -- 2.12.The truth? -- 2.13.Research, an example -- 2.14.Conclusion -- 3. Research methodology and design -- 3.1.Against monomethodology -- 3.2.Making a plan for research -- 3.2.1.Step 1 -- 3.2.2.Step 2 --
3.2.3.Step 3 -- 3.2.4.Step 4 -- 3.2.5.Step 5 -- 3.3.Laying out your conceptual model -- 3.3.1.Step 6 -- 3.4.A study of the literature -- 3.4.1.Make a plan -- 3.4.2.Look for sources -- 3.4.3.PsycINFO -- 3.4.4.Evaluation -- 4. Methods of data collection -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.2.Observation research -- 4.2.1.Deciding on the type of observation research -- 4.2.2.Degree of researcher involvement -- 4.2.3.Reduce subject interactivity -- 4.2.4.How to avoid observer bias -- 4.3.Stages in the research -- 4.4.Think-aloud protocols -- 4.5.Diary -- 4.6.Interview -- 4.7.Focus groups -- 4.8.Experiment -- 4.9.Content analysis -- 4.10.Survey -- 4.10.1.Cross-section study -- 4.10.2.Panel study -- 4.10.3.Trend studies -- 4.10.4.Cohort studies -- 4.11.What is next? -- 4.12.Other sources -- 4.12.1.Observations -- 4.12.2.Electronic texts -- 4.12.3.Concordances -- 4.12.4.Analyzing qualitative research material -- 5. How to construct a questionnaire -- 5.1.Introduction -- 5.2.Levels of measurement -- 5.3.Types of questions -- 5.3.1.Checklist -- 5.3.2.Multiple choice -- 5.3.3.Graphic rating scale -- 5.3.4.Itemized rating scale -- 5.3.5.Rank-order rating scale -- 5.3.6.Constant-sum rating scale and fractionation rating scale -- 5.3.7.Likert scale -- 5.3.8.Semantic differential scales -- 5.4.How to formulate a question? -- 5.5.Questionnaire design -- 5.6.Instruction -- 5.7.Layout -- 5.8.Procedure -- 6. Experiment -- 6.1.Introduction -- 6.2.Independent and dependent variables -- 6.3.Designs -- 6.3.1.Between-subjects designs -- 6.3.2.Within-subjects designs -- 6.4.Building an experimental design -- 6.4.1.Extending on the classical experimental design -- 6.4.2.Doing the `next best thing' -- 6.5.Control groups -- 6.6.Estimating validity -- 6.6.1.Internal validity -- 6.6.2.External validity -- 7. How to enter and manipulate data in SPSS -- 7.1.Why use a computer program? -- 7.2.Start SPSS -- 7.3.Preparing the Variable View -- 7.4.Entering the data in Data View -- 7.5.Manipulating data -- 7.5.1.Compute: Making new variables based on your data -- 7.5.2.Recode: Changing the values of your variables -- 7.5.3.Select Cases: Doing analyses on a subset of your data -- 7.6.Closing SPSS -- 8. Descriptive statistics -- 8.1.Two measures of descriptive statistics -- 8.2.Measures of central tendency -- 8.3.Measures of dispersion -- 8.4.The normal distribution -- 8.5.Two distributions -- 8.6.Descriptive statistics with SPSS -- 8.7.Cronbach's α -- 8.8.Graphs -- 8.8.1.Bar charts -- 8.8.2.Line graph -- 8.8.3.Boxplots -- 8.9.Final words -- 9. Inference statistics: Preliminaries -- 9.1.Introduction -- 9.2.Errors -- 9.3.Region of rejection -- 9.4.Correlations -- 9.5.Regression analysis -- 9.6.Outlook -- 10. Inference statistics: Test Selection, t-test and non-parametric equivalents -- 10.1.Which test(s) to choose? -- 10.2.t-test -- 10.3.Wilcoxon test for paired samples -- 10.4.Mann-Whitney (`U-Test') for independent samples -- 10.5.The Kruskal-Wallis test -- 10.6.Non-parametric tests for related samples -- 10.7.Crosstabs -- 10.8.Overview -- 11. Inference statistics: ANOVA -- 11.1.Analysis of variance -- 11.2.General Linear Model -- 11.3.Repeated measures -- 11.4.Conclusion -- 12. Communicating results -- 12.1.Oral presentations -- 12.1.1.Submitting an abstract -- 12.1.2.Presenting yourself -- 12.1.3.Organizational aspects -- 12.1.4.Preparing a script -- 12.1.5.Speaking to an audience -- 12.1.6.Discussion time -- 12.1.7.Using media -- 12.2.Written presentations -- 12.2.1.Where to publish -- 12.2.2.Structuring your paper -- 12.2.2.1.Title page -- 12.2.2.2.Keywords -- 12.2.2.3.Abstract -- 12.2.2.4.Introduction -- 12.2.2.5.Method -- 12.2.2.6.Results -- 12.2.2.7.Discussion -- 12.2.3.Where to begin -- 12.2.4.Some stylistic reminders -- 12.2.4.1.Pronouns -- 12.2.4.2.Markers -- 12.2.4.3.Gender -- 12.2.4.4.Politeness -- 12.2.4.5.Tone -- 12.2.5.Sources and citing -- 12.2.5.1.Citing sources APA style -- 12.2.5.2.Citing sources MLA style -- 12.2.6.Some words of caution -- 12.2.7.Final checklist before submitting -- 12.2.8.Submitting your paper -- 12.3.Poster sessions -- 12.3.1.Preparations -- 12.3.2.Graphs, tables, illustrations -- 12.3.3.The text -- 12.3.4.Making the poster -- 12.4.Final words. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779178903321 |
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Peer Willie van
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier
| Scientific methods for the humanities [[electronic resource] /] / Willie van Peer, Frank Hakemulder, Sonia Zyngier |
| Autore | Peer Willie van |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (350 pages) ; : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 001.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Collana | Linguistic approaches to literature |
| Soggetto topico |
Science and the humanities
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge Humanities - Philosophy Science - Philosophy |
| ISBN |
9789027274670
9789027233479 9789027233486 1-280-39441-2 9786613572332 90-272-7467-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
1. A new beginning -- 1.1.Understanding versus explaining -- 1.2.Some problems -- 1.3.Two cultures? -- 1.4.The scientific study of meaning -- 1.5.A visit to Wundt's laboratory -- 1.6.The Wundt curve -- 1.7.Empirical aesthetics -- 1.8.The Clockwork Muse -- 1.9.Complexity -- 1.10.Why methodology? -- Assignment -- To be carried out before turning to Chapter Two -- Interlude Some misconceptions about scientific and empirical research of culture -- 2. Basic insights from the philosophy of science -- 2.1.The word `science' -- 2.2.Motion -- 2.3.Foundations -- 2.4.Contradictions -- 2.5.Predictions -- 2.6.An experiment -- 2.7.Comparison of theories -- 2.8.Critique -- 2.9.White swans, black swans -- 2.10.A three-stage model -- 2.11.Immune theories -- 2.12.The truth? -- 2.13.Research, an example -- 2.14.Conclusion -- 3. Research methodology and design -- 3.1.Against monomethodology -- 3.2.Making a plan for research -- 3.2.1.Step 1 -- 3.2.2.Step 2 --
3.2.3.Step 3 -- 3.2.4.Step 4 -- 3.2.5.Step 5 -- 3.3.Laying out your conceptual model -- 3.3.1.Step 6 -- 3.4.A study of the literature -- 3.4.1.Make a plan -- 3.4.2.Look for sources -- 3.4.3.PsycINFO -- 3.4.4.Evaluation -- 4. Methods of data collection -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.2.Observation research -- 4.2.1.Deciding on the type of observation research -- 4.2.2.Degree of researcher involvement -- 4.2.3.Reduce subject interactivity -- 4.2.4.How to avoid observer bias -- 4.3.Stages in the research -- 4.4.Think-aloud protocols -- 4.5.Diary -- 4.6.Interview -- 4.7.Focus groups -- 4.8.Experiment -- 4.9.Content analysis -- 4.10.Survey -- 4.10.1.Cross-section study -- 4.10.2.Panel study -- 4.10.3.Trend studies -- 4.10.4.Cohort studies -- 4.11.What is next? -- 4.12.Other sources -- 4.12.1.Observations -- 4.12.2.Electronic texts -- 4.12.3.Concordances -- 4.12.4.Analyzing qualitative research material -- 5. How to construct a questionnaire -- 5.1.Introduction -- 5.2.Levels of measurement -- 5.3.Types of questions -- 5.3.1.Checklist -- 5.3.2.Multiple choice -- 5.3.3.Graphic rating scale -- 5.3.4.Itemized rating scale -- 5.3.5.Rank-order rating scale -- 5.3.6.Constant-sum rating scale and fractionation rating scale -- 5.3.7.Likert scale -- 5.3.8.Semantic differential scales -- 5.4.How to formulate a question? -- 5.5.Questionnaire design -- 5.6.Instruction -- 5.7.Layout -- 5.8.Procedure -- 6. Experiment -- 6.1.Introduction -- 6.2.Independent and dependent variables -- 6.3.Designs -- 6.3.1.Between-subjects designs -- 6.3.2.Within-subjects designs -- 6.4.Building an experimental design -- 6.4.1.Extending on the classical experimental design -- 6.4.2.Doing the `next best thing' -- 6.5.Control groups -- 6.6.Estimating validity -- 6.6.1.Internal validity -- 6.6.2.External validity -- 7. How to enter and manipulate data in SPSS -- 7.1.Why use a computer program? -- 7.2.Start SPSS -- 7.3.Preparing the Variable View -- 7.4.Entering the data in Data View -- 7.5.Manipulating data -- 7.5.1.Compute: Making new variables based on your data -- 7.5.2.Recode: Changing the values of your variables -- 7.5.3.Select Cases: Doing analyses on a subset of your data -- 7.6.Closing SPSS -- 8. Descriptive statistics -- 8.1.Two measures of descriptive statistics -- 8.2.Measures of central tendency -- 8.3.Measures of dispersion -- 8.4.The normal distribution -- 8.5.Two distributions -- 8.6.Descriptive statistics with SPSS -- 8.7.Cronbach's α -- 8.8.Graphs -- 8.8.1.Bar charts -- 8.8.2.Line graph -- 8.8.3.Boxplots -- 8.9.Final words -- 9. Inference statistics: Preliminaries -- 9.1.Introduction -- 9.2.Errors -- 9.3.Region of rejection -- 9.4.Correlations -- 9.5.Regression analysis -- 9.6.Outlook -- 10. Inference statistics: Test Selection, t-test and non-parametric equivalents -- 10.1.Which test(s) to choose? -- 10.2.t-test -- 10.3.Wilcoxon test for paired samples -- 10.4.Mann-Whitney (`U-Test') for independent samples -- 10.5.The Kruskal-Wallis test -- 10.6.Non-parametric tests for related samples -- 10.7.Crosstabs -- 10.8.Overview -- 11. Inference statistics: ANOVA -- 11.1.Analysis of variance -- 11.2.General Linear Model -- 11.3.Repeated measures -- 11.4.Conclusion -- 12. Communicating results -- 12.1.Oral presentations -- 12.1.1.Submitting an abstract -- 12.1.2.Presenting yourself -- 12.1.3.Organizational aspects -- 12.1.4.Preparing a script -- 12.1.5.Speaking to an audience -- 12.1.6.Discussion time -- 12.1.7.Using media -- 12.2.Written presentations -- 12.2.1.Where to publish -- 12.2.2.Structuring your paper -- 12.2.2.1.Title page -- 12.2.2.2.Keywords -- 12.2.2.3.Abstract -- 12.2.2.4.Introduction -- 12.2.2.5.Method -- 12.2.2.6.Results -- 12.2.2.7.Discussion -- 12.2.3.Where to begin -- 12.2.4.Some stylistic reminders -- 12.2.4.1.Pronouns -- 12.2.4.2.Markers -- 12.2.4.3.Gender -- 12.2.4.4.Politeness -- 12.2.4.5.Tone -- 12.2.5.Sources and citing -- 12.2.5.1.Citing sources APA style -- 12.2.5.2.Citing sources MLA style -- 12.2.6.Some words of caution -- 12.2.7.Final checklist before submitting -- 12.2.8.Submitting your paper -- 12.3.Poster sessions -- 12.3.1.Preparations -- 12.3.2.Graphs, tables, illustrations -- 12.3.3.The text -- 12.3.4.Making the poster -- 12.4.Final words. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910820664803321 |
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Peer Willie van
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Philadelphia, PA : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , [2012] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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