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An ideal textbook for complete beginnersâ ”teaches from scratch R, statistics, and the fundamentals of quantitative social scienceData Analysis for Social Science provides a friendly introduction to the statistical concepts and programming skills needed to conduct and evaluate social scientific studies. Assuming no prior knowledge of statistics and coding and only minimal knowledge of math, the book teaches the fundamentals of survey research, predictive models, and causal inference while analyzing data from published studies with the statistical program R. It teaches not only how to perform the data analyses but also how to interpret the results and identify the analysesâ ™ strengths and limitations. Progresses by teaching how to solve one kind of problem after another, bringing in methods as needed. It teaches, in this order, how to (1) estimate causal effects with randomized experiments, (2) visualize and summarize data, (3) infer population characteristics, (4) predict outcomes, (5) estimate causal effects with observational data, and (6) generalize from sample to population. Flips the script of traditional statistics textbooks. It starts by estimating causal effects with randomized experiments and postpones any discussion of probability and statistical inference until the final chapters. This unconventional order engages students by demonstrating from the very beginning how data analysis can be used to answer interesting questions, while reserving more abstract, complex concepts for later chapters. Provides a step-by-step guide to analyzing real-world data using the powerful, open-source statistical program R, which is free for everyone to use. The datasets are provided on the bookâ ™s website so that readers can learn how to analyze data by following along with the exercises in the book on their own computer. Assumes no prior knowledge of statistics or coding. Specifically designed to accommodate students with a variety of math backgrounds. It includes supplemental materials for students with minimal knowledge of math and clearly identifies sections with more advanced material so that readers can skip them if they so choose. Provides cheatsheets of statistical concepts and R code. Comes with instructor materials (upon request), including sample syllabi, lecture slides, and additional replication-style exercises with solutions and with the real-world datasets analyzed. Looking for a more advanced introduction? Consider Quantitative Social Science by Kosuke Imai. In addition to covering the material in Data Analysis for Social Science, it teaches diffs-in-diffs models, heterogeneous effects, text analysis, and regression discontinuity designs, among other things.

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A tidyverse edition of the acclaimed textbook on data analysis and statistics for the social sciences and allied fieldsQuantitative analysis is an essential skill for social science research, yet students in the social sciences and related areas typically receive little training in it. Quantitative Social Science is a practical introduction to data analysis and statistics written especially for undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the social sciences and allied fields, including business, economics, education, political science, psychology, sociology, public policy, and data science. Proven in classrooms around the world, this one-of-a-kind textbook engages directly with empirical analysis, showing students how to analyze and interpret data using the tidyverse family of R packages. Data sets taken directly from leading quantitative social science research illustrate how to use data analysis to answer important questions about society and human behavior. Emphasizes hands-on learning, not paper-and-pencil statisticsIncludes data sets from actual research for students to test their skills onCovers data analysis concepts such as causality, measurement, and prediction, as well as probability and statistical toolsFeatures a wealth of supplementary exercises, including additional data analysis exercises and programming exercisesOffers a solid foundation for further studyComes with additional course materials online, including notes, sample code, exercises and problem sets with solutions, and lecture slides

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An introductory textbook on data analysis and statistics written especially for students in the social sciences and allied fields Quantitative analysis is an increasingly essential skill for social science research, yet students in the social sciences and related areas typically receive little training in it--or if they do, they usually end up in

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⠜This text should be required reading for everyone in contemporary business.⠝ --Peter Woodhull, CEO, Modus21 ⠜The one book that clearly describes and links Big Data concepts to business utility.⠝ --Dr. Christopher Starr, PhD ⠜Simply, this is the best Big Data book on the market!⠝ --Sam Rostam, Cascadian IT Group ⠜...one of the most contemporary approaches I⠙ve seen to Big Data fundamentals...⠝ --Joshua M. Davis, PhD The Definitive Plain-English Guide to Big Data for Business and Technology Professionals Big Data Fundamentals provides a pragmatic, no-nonsense introduction to Big Data. Best-selling IT author Thomas Erl and his team clearly explain key Big Data concepts, theory and terminology, as well as fundamental technologies and techniques. All coverage is supported with case study examples and numerous simple diagrams. The authors begin by explaining how Big Data can propel an organization forward by solving a spectrum of previously intractable business problems. Next, they demystify key analysis techniques and technologies and show how a Big Data solution environment can be built and integrated to offer competitive advantages. Discovering Big Data⠙s fundamental concepts and what makes it different from previous forms of data analysis and data science Understanding the business motivations and drivers behind Big Data adoption, from operational improvements through innovation Planning strategic, business-driven Big Data initiatives Addressing considerations such as data management, governance, and security Recognizing the 5 ⠜V⠝ characteristics of datasets in Big Data environments: volume, velocity, variety, veracity, and value Clarifying Big Data⠙s relationships with OLTP, OLAP, ETL, data warehouses, and data marts Working with Big Data in structured, unstructured, semi-structured, and metadata formats Increasing value by integrating Big Data resources with corporate performance monitoring Understanding how Big Data leverages distributed and parallel processing Using NoSQL and other technologies to meet Big Data⠙s distinct data processing requirements Leveraging statistical approaches of quantitative and qualitative analysis Applying computational analysis methods, including machine learning

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Get your data team working effectively! Data is a valuable resource for improving education. Unfortunately, many school teams struggle to make sense of new and often overwhelming data. What Does Your Data Team Sound Like? provides an approach that supports teams as they review a range of data sets, and improves their conversation about effectively applying data to instructional decision-making. Written to help teams navigate the world of data analysis for on-going school improvement, this book offers an easy to follow framework that dives deep into data-driven instruction. Readers will find: Easy, step-by-step analysis techniques  Case studies that demonstrate different approaches Checklists and flowcharts to help visual the process Developed by expert authors who have worked with data teams across a wide variety of settings and scenarios, this book will help educators take action to create better learning environments for students.Â

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Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity s most pressing current and future challenges. The United States position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryPART I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education1 A New Conceptual Framework2 Guiding Assumptions and Organization of the FrameworkPART II: Dimensions of the Framework3 Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices4 Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts5 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Physical Sciences6 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences7 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Earth and Space Sciences8 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Engineering, Technology, and Applications of SciencePART III: Realizing the Vision9 Integrating the Three Dimensions10 Implementation: Curriculum, Instruction, Teacher Development, and Assessment11 Equity and Diversity in Science and Engineering Education12 Guidance for Standards Developers13 Looking Toward the Future: Research and Development to Inform K-12 Science Education StandardsAPPENDIXESAppendix A: Summary of Public Feedback and Subsequent RevisionsAppendix B: Bibliography of References Consulted on Teaching and LearningAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix D: Design Team MembersIndexPhoto Credits

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Get the definitive handbook for manipulating, processing, cleaning, and crunching datasets in Python. Updated for Python 3.10 and pandas 1.4, the third edition of this hands-on guide is packed with practical case studies that show you how to solve a broad set of data analysis problems effectively. You ll learn the latest versions of pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter in the process.Written by Wes McKinney, the creator of the Python pandas project, this book is a practical, modern introduction to data science tools in Python. It s ideal for analysts new to Python and for Python programmers new to data science and scientific computing. Data files and related material are available on GitHub.Use the Jupyter notebook and IPython shell for exploratory computingLearn basic and advanced features in NumPyGet started with data analysis tools in the pandas libraryUse flexible tools to load, clean, transform, merge, and reshape dataCreate informative visualizations with matplotlibApply the pandas groupby facility to slice, dice, and summarize datasetsAnalyze and manipulate regular and irregular time series dataLearn how to solve real-world data analysis problems with thorough, detailed examples

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Philosophy of Social Science: A Contemporary Introduction examines perennial questions of philosophy through engaging the empirical study of society. Questions of normativity concern the place of values in social scientific inquiry. Questions of naturalism concern the relationship between the natural and the social sciences.ã And questions of reductionism ask how social institutions relate to the people who constitute them.ã This accessible text offers a comprehensive overview of debates in the field, with special attention to new research programs. Topics include the relationship of social policy to social science, interpretive research, cognitive and evolutionary explanations, intentional action explanation, rational choice theory, conventions and social norms, joint intentionality, causal inference, and experimentation.ã Detailed examples of social scientific research motivate the philosophical questions and illustrate the important concepts. Treating philosophical commitments as implicit in social science, students of the social sciences will benefit from its application of philosophical argument to methodological and theoretical problems. The text argues that social science transforms philosophical questions, and students of philosophy will benefit from its direct engagement with contemporary debates.The Second Edition provides updates with the most recent literature and adds two new chapters: one on modeling and one on the role of race and gender in the social sciences.Key Updates to the Second Edition:A new chapter on Modeling and Explaining, which explores how models represent social systems and whether highly idealized models explainA new chapter on Race and Other Social Constructions, capturing much of the recent empirical research and philosophical interest in the social construction of categories like race and genderRevised and updated chapters throughout, clarifying earlier presentations and bringing discussions from the First Edition into line with new researchUpdated annotated Further Reading lists, which now include relevant publications from 2013 to 2022.

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringSocial science is the study of human behaviour. It offers the tools to understand and explain people s choices and actions, and how they live together in communities. With insights from social science, organisations and individuals may be persuaded to change their behaviour, making a difference in addressing societal challenges, from climate change to fighting pandemics and alleviating poverty. Social science can offer us the answers to key questions, such as why do some people gamble, eat unhealthy foods, or hold racist beliefs? How do families allocate household tasks, raise children effectively, or manage grief? How do companies weigh profit against environment sustainability, decide to invest in innovation, or adopt policies to address unequal pay between women and men? Why do countries sign international treaties, commit human rights atrocities, or transition from authoritarianism to democracy? Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this Very Short Introduction offers an accessible overview of social science, explaining how methods and theory from different disciplines can be applied and combined to address major global challenges. It aims to equip students, scholars, and practitioners to analyse, interpret, and undertake social science research. Drawing upon inspiring examples, it shows how social scientists can have real-world impact and change the world for the better. It unpacks cutting-edge themes such as behavioural science, human data science, and the ways in which social science can work collaboratively with the natural sciences and humanities. It offers a vision for the future of social science that is interdisciplinary, inclusive, and impactful. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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We are in an age of big data where all of our everyday interactions and transactions generate data. Much of this data is spatial ⠓ it is collected some-where ⠓ and identifying analytical insight from trends and patterns in these increasing rich digital footprints presents a number of challenges.Whilst other books describe different flavours of Data Analytics in R and other programming languages, there are none that consider Spatial Data (i.e. the location attached to data), or that consider issues of inference, linking Big Data, Geography, GIS, Mapping and Spatial Analytics. This is a ⠘learning by doing⠙ textbook, building on the previous book by the same authors, An Introduction to R for Spatial Analysis and Mapping. It details the theoretical issues in analyses of Big Spatial Data and developing practical skills in the reader for addressing these with confidence.

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Relevant, engaging, and packed with student-focused learning features, this book provides the basic step-by-step introduction to quantitative research and data every student needs. Gradually introducing applied statistics and the language and functionality of R and R Studio software, it uses examples from across the social sciences to show students how to apply abstract statistical and methodological principles to their own work. Maintaining a student-friendly pace, it goes beyond a normal introductory statistics book and shows students where data originates and how to: -       Understand and use quantitative data to answer questions -       Approach surrounding ethical issues -       Collect quantitative data -       Manage, write about, and share the data effectively Supported by incredible digital resources with online tutorials, videos, datasets, and multiple choice questions, this book gives students not only the tools they need to understand statistics, quantitative data, and R software, but also the chance to practice and apply what they have learned.Â

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The U.S. intelligence community (IC) is a complex human enterprise whose success depends on how well the people in it perform their work. Although often aided by sophisticated technologies, these people ultimately rely on their own intellect to identify, synthesize, and communicate the information on which the nation s security depends. The IC s success depends on having trained, motivated, and thoughtful people working within organizations able to understand, value, and coordinate their capabilities. Intelligence Analysis provides up-to-date scientific guidance for the intelligence community (IC) so that it might improve individual and group judgments, communication between analysts, and analytic processes. The papers in this volume provide the detailed evidentiary base for the National Research Council s report, Intelligence Analysis for Tomorrow: Advances from the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The opening chapter focuses on the structure, missions, operations, and characteristics of the IC while the following 12 papers provide in-depth reviews of key topics in three areas: analytic methods, analysts, and organizations. Informed by the IC s unique missions and constraints, each paper documents the latest advancements of the relevant science and is a stand-alone resource for the IC s leadership and workforce. The collection allows readers to focus on one area of interest (analytic methods, analysts, or organizations) or even one particular aspect of a category. As a collection, the volume provides a broad perspective of the issues involved in making difficult decisions, which is at the heart of intelligence analysis.

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Become familiar with the key concepts of fundamental analysis and learn how to put them into action in the real world Fundamental Analysis For Dummies is a valuable guide for investors who want to know the future. Okay, itâ ™s not a crystal ball, but fundamental analysis will help you gain insight into a companyâ ™s staying power, as you evaluate revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, competitors, management, interest rates, and other key business details. This Dummies resource makes it easy to get a handle on the underlying forces that affect the well-being of the economy, industry groups, and companies. Youâ ™ll explore the tools and strategies of fundamental analysis, and youâ ™ll get easy-to-follow examples of how theyâ ™re used in relation to stock and commodity investing. This latest edition is fully updated with coverage of todayâ ™s investment landscape. Apply fundamental analysis techniques to your investments and increase your profitsLearn strategies for making smart investments in stocks, currency, bonds, and commoditiesHarness the same tools used by Warren Buffett and other successful investorsProtect your investments during an economic downturn Investors looking to become proficient in using fundamental analysis will love this plain-English breakdown of all the must-know information.

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Build confidence in a range of key textual analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the writing process and constructing essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2- Develop skills in how to approach a text using textual analysis strategies and critical theory, for both unseen texts (the basis of Paper 1) and texts studied in class- Concise, clear explanations help students navigate the IB requirements, including advice on assessment objectives and how literary and textual analysis weaves through Paper 1, Paper 2, the HL Essay, Individual Oral and the Learner Profile- Build understanding in how to approach texts so that students can write convincingly and passionately about texts through active reading, note-taking, asking questions, and developing a personal response to texts - Engaging activities are provided to test understanding of each topic and develop skills for the exam - guiding answers are available to check your responses

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Build a successful career in business analysis When it comes to doing good business, change is a very good thing. And effective business analysts are at the heart of identifying opportunities for growth and implementing the solutions that can transform an organizationâ ™s foundationâ ”and ultimately increase its profitability. Whether youâ ™re an aspiring business analysis professional or a seasoned analyst looking for the latest techniques and approaches, Business Analysis For Dummies helps you discover the newest tips and tricks for turning knowledge into the changes that have a real and meaningful impact on business and drive your organization towards value delivery.  Identify areas for growth and create solutions Learn how to bring people together to collaborate effectively Discover ways to better understand and serve your customers  See how business analysis works in the real world   Learn the technology to make the job easier  Find business solutions to improve your organizationâ ™s performance  Understand how to dig deeply into your organizationâ ™s data, processes, and business rules Dummies makes the path to business success clear. Start here to turn your love of business analysis into the catalyst that makes a difference. Â

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Master business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel and transform data into bottom-line results. Award-winning educator Wayne Winston s hands-on, scenario-focused guide helps you use today s Excel to ask the right questions and get accurate, actionable answers. More extensively updated than any previous edition, new coverage ranges from one-click data analysis to STOCKHISTORY, dynamic arrays to Power Query, and includes six new chapters. Practice with over 900 problems, many based on real challenges faced by working analysts. Solve real problems with Microsoft Excelâ ”and build your competitive advantage Quickly transition from Excel basics to sophisticated analytics Use recent Power Query enhancements to connect, combine, and transform data sources more effectively Use the LAMBDA and LAMBDA helper functions to create Custom Functions without VBA Use New Data Types to import data including stock prices, weather, information on geographic areas, universities, movies, and music Build more sophisticated and compelling charts Use the new XLOOKUP function to revolutionize your lookup formulas Master new Dynamic Array formulas that allow you to sort and filter data with formulas and find all UNIQUE entries Illuminate insights from geographic and temporal data with 3D Maps Improve decision-making with probability, Bayes theorem, and Monte Carlo simulation and scenarios Use Excel trend curves, multiple regression, and exponential smoothing for predictive analytics Use Data Model and Power Pivot to effectively build and use relational data sources inside an Excel workbook

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Were you looking for the book with access to MyLab Math Global? This product is the book alone and does NOT come with access to MyLab Math Global. Students, if MyLab Math Global is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyLab Math Global should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. There s no doubt that a manager s job is getting tougher. Do it better, do it faster, do it cheaper are the pressures every manager faces. And at the heart of every manager s job is decision-making: deciding what to do and how to do it. This well-respected text looks at how quantitative analysis techniques can be used effectively to support such decision making. As a manager, developing a good understanding of the quantitative analysis techniques at your disposal is crucial. Knowing how, and when, to use them and what their results really mean can be the difference between making a good or bad decision and, ultimately, between business success and failure. Appealing both to students on introductory-level courses and to MBA and postgraduate students, this internationally successful text provides an accessible introduction to a subject area that students often find difficult. Quantitative Analysis for Decision Makers (formerly known as Quantitative Methods for Decision Makers) helps students to understand the relevance of quantitative methods of analysis to management decision-making by relating techniques directly to real-life business decisions in public and private sector organisations and focuses on developing appropriate skills and understanding of how the techniques fit into the wider management process. Key features: The use of real data sets to show how analytical techniques are used in practice ⠜QADM in Action⠝ case studies illustrating how organisations benefit from the use of analytical techniques Articles from the Financial Times illustrating the use of such techniques in a variety of business settings Fully worked examples and exercises supported by Excel data sets Student Progress Check activities in each chapter with solutions A 300+ page Tutors Solutions Manual

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The book explores the issue of non-humans and their role and position within contemporary social sciences. Inspired by current trends of bridging the dichotomy of nature and culture, the authors use the non-human as a prism that offers a different perspective of the world, society, culture and last but not least, deing(s). To start paying attention to non-humans has the potential to hybridize social sciences and in turn enrich them as well as to offer social scientists novel perspectives and tools to approach social phenomena. Such an attitude might in turn lead to a rassessment of understanding of the relationship between the world and being, and of the categories of being and subject, hence the potential of non-humans to stimulate an ontological shift within social sciences. The view of the human and non-human as oppositional categories is a remnant of essentially modernist thinking. This book represents a response in terms of an attempt to think about humans and non-humans autside of the binary division. The authors thus want to contribute to the hybridization of social sciences and throughout the book they deal with ontological, epistemological and thematical shifts stemming from the hybridization. If the non-humans does not exist as a negation, the boundary between the two becomes unclear and overlapping. It is with this hybridization, the blurring of the boundaries, that we are able to come closer to those who inhabit the world? Non-humans and humans alike.

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Grasp and apply the basic principles of technical analysis Savvy traders know that the best way to maximize return is to interpret real-world market information for themselves rather than relying solely on the predictions of professional analysts. This straightforward guide shows you how to put this into profitable actionâ ”from basic principles and useful formulas to current theories on market trends and behavioral economicsâ ”to make the most lucrative decisions for your portfolio. The latest edition of Technical Analysis for Dummies includes a brand-new chapter on making the right decisions in a bull or bear market, an updated look at unique formulas and key indicators, as well as refreshed and practical examples that reflect today today s financial atmosphere. Become an expert in spotting market trends and key indicatorsGet the skinny on the latest research on behavioral economicsTake a deep dive into how to read market sentiment and make it work for youGet a look at the first innovation in charting for decadesâ ”straight from Japan With comprehensive coverage from charting basics to the cutting edge, Technical Analysis for Dummies includes everything you need to the make informed independent market decisions that will maximize your profits. Happy trading!

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Looking to use NVivo in your qualitative research? With easy-to-use instructions and screenshots for both Windows and Mac users, this book first covers the basics of coding in NVivo before helping you extend your knowledge and confidence using the software. But this is more than just a ⠘how to⠙ software manual. Each chapter offers rich, methodological discussions that interweave qualitative thinking with technology, enabling you to develop a sophisticated research practice.Starting with how to navigate the software before moving on to different types of data you might use - such as text, images, and social media data - and how to code and visualise that data, each chapter helps you develop your skill in using NVivo to support effective qualitative analysis.The book also: Helps you understand why and when to use NVivo tools and how to combine them creatively; Includes a new chapter on visualising and reporting on your data using NVivo; Provides practical support for using NVivo 14, including fully updated screenshots, click-by-click instructions, screencast videos, and datasets for you to try what you⠙ve learned. Designed for anyone who wants to use NVivo in their research, this book is the go-to for conducting robust qualitative data analysis.

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This book attempts to advance Donald Griffin s vision of the final, crowning chapter of the Darwinian revolution by developing a philosophy for the science of animal consciousness. It advocates a Darwinian bottom-up approach that treats consciousness as a complex, evolved, and multidimensional phenomenon in nature rather than a mysterious all-or-nothing property immune to the tools of science and restricted to a single species.The so-called emergence of a science of consciousness in the 1990s has at best been a science of human consciousness. This book aims to advance a true Darwinian science of consciousness in which its evolutionary origin, function, and phylogenetic diversity are moved from the fieldÂ’s periphery to its very centre, thus enabling us to integrate consciousness into an evolutionary view of life. Accordingly, this book has two objectives: (i) to argue for the need and possibility of an evolutionary bottom-up approach that addresses the problem of consciousness in terms of the evolutionary origins of a new ecological lifestyle that made consciousness worth having and (ii) to articulate a thesis and beginnings of a theory of the place of consciousness as a complex evolved phenomenon in nature that can help us to answer the question of what it is like to be a bat, an octopus, or a crow.A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness will appeal to researchers and advanced students interested in advancing our understanding of animal minds as well as anyone with a keen interest in how we can develop a science of animal consciousness.

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Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide provides practical resources to tackle the project-related issues associated with requirements and business analysisâ ” and addresses a critical need in the industry for more guidance in this area. The practice guide begins by describing the work of business analysis. It identifies the tasks that are performed, in addition to the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively perform business analysis on programs and projects.

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Using statistics to analyse research data can be tricky when you are getting started. This book shows you how to effectively conduct statistical analysis in both R and SPSS without getting overwhelmed by complex theories and formulas.It is a practical manual that uses worked examples to help you get to grips with running statistical tests using commonly used software. Straightforward and clear, it assumes no prior knowledge and calmly takes you from reading the first page to completing your own analysis.It also: Covers all the statistics you need to know to pass your exam and do well at coursework Presents varied, adaptable solutions to common problems. Embeds road-tested best practice into every stage of your analysis. Provides you with programming skills that boost your employability.  Gives any essential theory in a simple, easy to follow, manner Helps to bridge the gap between using SPSS and R (or vice versa)If you want to strengthen your grasp of statistics, overcome statistics anxiety or just pass your course - this is the guide for you.Â

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Biology for Combined Science (Trilogy)First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018The UK s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for use throughout the course, supporting students on their journey from KS3 to success at GCSE. Stretches and challenges students sitting the higher tier for AQA Combined Science: Trilogy GCSETopics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the courseActivities help develop higher-order skills and deepen understanding of key conceptsIncludes questions and activities specifically focused on the required maths and practical skillsIncludes hints to help students answer difficult questionsChecklists help students to monitor their own progress

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Peck and Olsenâ ™s INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS, 7th Edition helps you develop the ability to think statistically through its focus on conceptual understanding, use of real data and interpretation and communication of statistical information. Graphical displays of complex data sets are now common both online and in print media, and it is important to be able to interpret these types of displays. The 7th edition contains a new section on graphical displays of multivariable data, with a focus on extracting information and learning from them. WebAssign for Statistics accompanies this text. Designed by educators, WebAssign helps you learn not just do homework. WebAssign grants access to the ebook, assessments and analytics to enable you to be a self-sufficient learner and help you succeed in your course.

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Client Interview, Attendance Note and Legal Analysis for SQE2 is the latest title in a new series of books aimed at those preparing for SQE2, providing a comprehensive overview of everything you need to successfully pass the SQE2 advocacy assessment.This book explains the key principles of oral communication, interview technique and legal analysis in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand style. The use of practical examples, from the practice areas set out by the SRA assessment specification, allows such key principles to be effectively introduced and illustrated. The book demonstrates the importance of the three key tenets of listening, questioning, and advising, with a view to ensuring that a matter can be analysed effectively, and effective and appropriate decisions can be made. The book provides a clear and structured approach, with opportunities to apply the relevant principles to the law. Chapters include summaries, key practice cases, practice tips and exercises to reinforce learning and understanding.Written by an author team with extensive experience in teaching and practice, this unique book will be essential reading for any candidate wishing to be fully prepared for their SQE2 assessment.

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A one-stop guide for social work students that offers extensive study support and skills development.In this comprehensive guide, we cover four key areas all tailored specifically for social work:Studying for your Social Work DegreeAcademic Writing and ReferencingCommunication Skills, andCritical Thinking Skills. The compendium includes up to date coverage of all the relevant study skills required to succeed in a social work degree - including:the structure and culture of a social work degree,adopting a reflective and critical approach, andhow to find your academic voice .This book is also packed with tasks and numerous examples to aid student understanding, so learners can feel confident that they are fully equipped with all they need to maximise their potential.

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This book is the third in a series exploring the potential of non-humans to illustrate and inspire an approach in which the pre-established boundaries of scholarly thought and practice blur so that new directions in theory and research can emerge. Humans and non-humans are co-present in the world. For long, they have seemed and been thought of as an ontological binary opposition with humans elevated above the rest. As this book series testifies, recently, there has been a move in social sciences towards non-humans as they provide new prisms to look at issues that have for long been of interest to social sciences.This growing interest in non-humans shatters the ontological assumptions about the difference between humans and the rest of life forms as well as reappraises the relationship between humans (and non-humans) and inanimate objects. What the individual chapters in this book as well as the volume as such elaborate on is the fact that humans and various non-humans are not as separate as they have been believed to be; they sometimes encounter and even co-create each other to the extent where the delimitations start to disappear. Non-humans differ from humans in many respects. However, at certain moments, the difference does not necessarily have to be what governs the relationship between them. To understand what happens when humans and non-humans encounter each other needs a more nuanced perspective. This is what the individual chapters in this book hope to achieve. What the book calls for and the chapters exemplify is a need of a close reading of how the co-presence of diverse entities, humans as well as various non-humans, influences their presence and the boundaries between them at given moments of sharing, forming and inhabiting the world.

Objev podobné jako Non-Humans and after in Social Science - Petr Gibas, Karolína Pauknerová, Marco Stella

Help students move from surface-level learning to the transfer of understanding. How do social studies teachers maximize instruction to ensure students are prepared for an informed civic life? VISIBLE LEARNING® for Social Studies, Grades K-12 shows how the field is more than simply memorizing dates and factsâ ”it encapsulates the skillful ability to conduct investigations, analyze sources, place events in historical context, and synthesize divergent points of view. The Visible Learning framework demonstrates that learning is not an event, but rather a process in which students move from surface-level learning to deep learning, and then onto the transfer of concepts, skills, and strategies. Encouraging learners to explore different facets of society, history, geography, and more, best practices for applying visible learning to social studies curriculum are presented through: ·        A scaffolded approach, including surface-level learning, deep learning, and transfer of learning ·        Examples of strategies, lessons, and activities best suited for each level of learning ·        Planning tools, rubrics, and templates to guide instruction Teachers must understand the impact they have on students and select approaches to maximize that impact. This book will guide you through the process of identifying the right strategy for the right time to successfully move students through surface, deep, and transfer learning. Â

Objev podobné jako Visible Learning for Social Studies, Grades K-12 - Julie Stern, John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey

Exam Board: AQALevel Subject: GCSE Combined Science: SynergyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2026AQA approvedThis book covers Unit 2 of the new 2016 GCSE Combined Science: Synergy course. The grouping of content follows that in the specification. Topic openers set the scene by providing a short overview of the links between the different chapters in a Topic. Linking questions between spreads and from chapter to chapter also help explain the narrative thread that links a Synergy topic together. Working Scientifically objectives linked to the AQA Combined Science: Synergy specification are identified, and questions addressing Working Scientifically skills embedded throughout.* Each spread is divided into three sections â “ starting with language, ideas and questions that are accessible to all and increasing in complexity to develop and practise ideas further.* Key concept spreads highlight core ideas that students must grasp before they can move on, and which will develop their understanding of the whole topic.* A dedicated spread for every required practical helps students analyse the practical, reflect on the science skills and knowledge they have developed and apply these skills to different contexts.* Maths skills spreads focus on the maths requirements of the AQA Combined Science specification, explaining concepts and providing opportunities to practise and apply maths in a relevant scientific context.* Throughout the book the questions become increasingly synoptic, helping students to draw together ideas from any part of Unit 2 in preparation for the terminal exams.* Higher-only content is clearly flagged so students can move seamlessly between tiers depending on their performance during the course.* End of chapter questions allow students to check that they have understood the ideas in the chapter and can apply these to new contexts. The questions are levelled in four sections of increasing demand. Questions on Higher-only content are also clearly flagged.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Physical Sciences for Combined Science: Synergy 9-1 Student Book - Katy Bloom

Exam Board: AQALevel Subject: GCSE Combined Science: SynergyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2026AQA approvedThis book covers Unit 1 of the new 2016 GCSE Combined Science: Synergy course. The grouping of content follows that in the specification. Topic openers set the scene by providing a short overview of the links between the different chapters in a Topic. Linking questions between spreads and from chapter to chapter also help explain the narrative thread that links a Synergy topic together. Working Scientifically objectives linked to the AQA Combined Science: Synergy specification are identified, and questions addressing Working Scientifically skills embedded throughout.* Each spread is divided into three sections â “ starting with language, ideas and questions that are accessible to all and increasing in complexity to develop and practise ideas further.* Key concept spreads highlight core ideas that students must grasp before they can move on, and which will develop their understanding of the whole topic.* A dedicated spread for every required practical helps students analyse the practical, reflect on the science skills and knowledge they have developed and apply these skills to different contexts.* Maths skills spreads focus on the maths requirements of the AQA Combined Science specification, explaining concepts and providing opportunities to practise and apply maths in a relevant scientific context.* Throughout the book the questions become increasingly synoptic, helping students to draw together ideas from any part of Unit 1 in preparation for the terminal exams.* Higher-only content is clearly flagged so students can move seamlessly between tiers depending on their performance during the course.* End of chapter questions allow students to check that they have understood the ideas in the chapter and can apply these to new contexts. The questions are levelled in four sections of increasing demand. Questions on Higher-only content are also clearly flagged.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Life and Environmental Sciences for Combined Science: Synergy 9-1 Student Book - Katy Bloom, Gina Walker, Shaista Shirazi

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Chemistry for Combined Science (Trilogy) - Foundation tierFirst teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018The UK s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for the series and supports students on their journey from KS3 to success at GCSE. Key features: - Additional support for Foundation students to help them succeed at GCSE- Topics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the course - Plenty of engaging activities help consolidate learning and reinforce key concepts - Questions and activities specifically focused on the maths and practical skills required for the exam - I can checklists help students to monitor their own progress - What I need to remember to help students remember key concepts

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Chemistry for Combined Science (Trilogy) Workbook: Foundation - Philippa Gardom Hulme

If you re intimidated by the thought of taking research methods, Rubin/Babbie s RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK, 10th Edition, can help you overcome the fear associated with this course with its reader-friendly presentation of all aspects of the research endeavor. Students will appreciate the authors clear and humorous writing style as well as the depth and breadth of coverage of current issues regarding social and racial justice. The text strikes a balance of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, illustrating how the two methods complement one another and can be integrated in the same study. Real-world examples highlight connections between research, social work practice and social justice. Comprehensive, friendly, accurate and integrating the best of technology, the text is widely considered the best for the research methods course -- and when you read it, you ll see why.

Objev podobné jako Research Methods for Social Work - Babbie Earl, Allen Rubin

David Stroh has produced an elegant and cogent guide to what works. Research with early learners is showing that children are natural systems thinkers. This book will help to resuscitate these intuitive capabilities and strengthen them in the fire of facing our toughest problems. ⠔Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline Concrete guidance on how to incorporate systems thinking in problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning⠔for everyone!Donors, leaders of nonprofits, and public policy makers usually have the best of intentions to serve society and improve social conditions. But often their solutions fall far short of what they want to accomplish and what is truly needed. Moreover, the answers they propose and fund often produce the opposite of what they want over time. We end up with temporary shelters that increase homelessness, drug busts that increase drug-related crime, or food aid that increases starvation.How do these unintended consequences come about and how can we avoid them? By applying conventional thinking to complex social problems, we often perpetuate the very problems we try so hard to solve, but it is possible to think differently, and get different results.Systems Thinking for Social Change enables readers to contribute more effectively to society by helping them understand what systems thinking is and why it is so important in their work. It also gives concrete guidance on how to incorporate systems thinking in problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning without becoming a technical expert.Systems thinking leader David Stroh walks readers through techniques he has used to help people improve their efforts on complex problems like:ending homelessnessimproving public healthstrengthening educationdesigning a system for early childhood developmentprotecting child welfaredeveloping rural economiesfacilitating the reentry of formerly incarcerated people into societyresolving identity-based conflictsand more!  The result is a highly readable, effective guide to understanding systems and using that knowledge to get the results you want.

Objev podobné jako Systems Thinking For Social Change - David Peter Stroh

Are you feeling anxious about statistics? This hands-on workbook is packed with clear explanations, real-world examples and practical exercises to give you the maths skills you need to tackle statistics with confidence. Grounded in a social science context, it features: ·       Clear introductions to symbols and tasks ·       Multiple choice questions and exercises ·       Real world case studies and datasets ·       A glossary of terms To help you practice, this book is accompanied by useful online resources, including datasets and questions, as well as a selection of author videos. Â

Objev podobné jako Essential Maths Skills for Exploring Social Data - Rhys Christopher Jones

If you struggle with binary multiplication, or Big O Notation, this is the book for you. This textbook companion will help improve your essential maths skills for computer science, whichever awarding body specification you re following. You can use it throughout your course, whenever you feel you need some extra help.- Develop your understanding of both maths and computer science with all worked examples and questions within a computer science context- Improve your confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill- Measure your progress with guided and non-guided questions to see how you re improving- Understand where you re going wrong with full worked solutions to every question - Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teachers and examiners Victoria Ellis and Gavin Craddock, reviewed by Dr Kathleen Maitland, Senior Lecturer in Computing and Director of the SAS Student Academy at Birmingham City University

Objev podobné jako Essential Maths Skills for AS/A Level Computer Science - Gavin Craddock, Victoria Ellis

The UK s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for the series and supports students on their journey from KS3 to success at GCSE. Key features: - Additional support for Foundation students to help them succeed at GCSE- Topics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the course - Plenty of engaging activities help consolidate learning and reinforce key concepts - Questions and activities specifically focused on the maths and practical skills required for the exam - I can checklists help students to monitor their own progress - What I need to remember to help students remember key concepts

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Physics for Combined Science (Trilogy) Workbook: Foundation - Reynolds Helen

Inspire a new generation of capable and curious scientists.This book will help build pupils understanding through clear explanations, practicals and skills-based activities, ensuring that they re ready for the next step in their learning and promoting a sense of cynefin through examples and contexts from all around Wales.- Improve working scientifically skills and prepare students for future lab work with practical skills and suggested activities highlighted throughout- Guide pupils through the trickier maths and literacy skills with key term definitions and worked examples with step-by-step solutions- Support a holistic approach with links between the what matters statements in the Science and Technology Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE)- Boost progress using summaries to recap prior knowledge, alongside Check your understanding questions to embed understanding- Develop pupils curiosity and interest in science with historical context and examples, including many from across Wales

Objev podobné jako Curriculum for Wales: Science for 11-14 years: Pupil Book 3 - Mark Edwards, Andrea Coates, Richard Grimmer, Michelle Austin

Judith Gersting s text has long been acclaimed for its clear presentation of essential concepts and it s exceptional range of applications relevant to computer science majors. The seventh edition contains over 200 new examples and exercises, updated to demonstrate the role that mathematics and computer science plays in a wide range of disciplines.

Objev podobné jako Mathematical Structures for Computer Science - Judith Gersting

The maths needed to succeed in GCSE Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook addresses all of the maths skills needed for GCSE Science specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, remember points and stretch yourself questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build confidence. Answers are available to download at www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/mathsskillsforscience.

Objev podobné jako Maths Skills for GCSE Science - Carol Tear

The second edition of this major textbook clearly shows how sociology can inform professional social work practice in the twenty-first century. It provides an easy-to-follow, jargon-free introduction to sociology for social work students, with crucial links to practice across a comprehensive range of topics.

Objev podobné jako Sociology for Social Workers - Anne Llewellyn, Lorraine Agu, David Mercer

Quantitative Analysis for Management helps you develop a real-world understanding of business analytics, quantitative methods, and management science. It does this by using mathematical model building, tangible examples, and computer applications. You re first introduced to models and then you apply those models using step-by-step, how-to instructions and software.

Objev podobné jako Quantitative Analysis for Management, Global Edition - Barry Render, Trevor Hale, Ralph, Jr Stair, Michael Hanna

This book will equip social work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part one focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding.This is an essential companion for all social work students.

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This Foundation Workbook is designed to support the development of key literacy and numeracy skills of students in the 1-3 grade range, as well as building confidence in answering open response questions. The amount of scaffolded support decreases throughout the workbook to encourage independent learning.- Summarises all the Foundation content to be learned for each topic- Provides plenty of practice questions- Builds confidence by showing how to answer questions or work through calculations- Helps students to improve their answers by focusing on use of key scientific vocabulary, how to link key concepts, and work with graphsEach topic opens with a bulleted summary of the key ideas, reminding students of the key scientific vocabulary and equations they should be able to recall. The questions begin with confidence-building, low demand questions (multiple choice, matching, sentence completion or closed short answer) leading to more open questions including calculations as part of structured questions. The questions include applying and analysing as well as recall, for example bringing in skills used in analysing results from practical work.Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on key vocabulary, how to answer open response questions (for example by writing causal explanations), strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question) and how to interpret information from tables and graphs.â ˜Show meâ ™ writing frames demonstrate how to build longer answers, how to work with equations in science and how to convert units. In later pages the level of scaffolding is gradually reduced by removing the guided support so that students are supported in becoming independent learners throughout their GCSE course.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology for Combined Science Grade 1-3 Workbook - Liz Ouldridge

Due to the prevalence of social media, photography has become an essential means of expression for individuals and businesses alike. For brands looking to make an impact, every detail is important to attract and engage an audience – from art direction and set design right down to the way each shot is edited. Insta-perfect showcases the cream of the crop from the current generation of digital creatives who make the most of the medium through compelling compositions, stylised sets, and aesthetical concepts in photography. It also captures the voices of experts and ‘influencers’ in the market who offer insightful tips and tricks on producing eye-catching and effective work.

Objev podobné jako INSTA-PERFECT: Creative photography for social media today - Victionary

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Biology Combined First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Specifically tailored for the current (2016) AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, this book supports students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success at GCSE. It includes support for the maths and practical requirements.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Biology for Combined Science (Trilogy) Student Book

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: Chemistry CombinedFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Specifically tailored for the current (2016) AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, this book supports students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success at GCSE. It includes support for the maths and practical requirements.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Chemistry for Combined Science (Trilogy) Student Book - Lawrie Ryan

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: Physics CombinedFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Specifically tailored for the current (2016) AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, this book supports students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success at GCSE. It includes support for the maths and practical requirements.

Objev podobné jako AQA GCSE Physics for Combined Science (Trilogy) Student Book - Jim Breithaupt

101 Games for Social Skills is packed with creative and dynamic games that will help children to develop positive relationships and to learn the skills of healthy interactions, based on the authorsâ ™ extensive hands-on experience. Perfect for the busy practitioners to pick up and follow, the games also offer great fun for children.

Objev podobné jako 101 Games for Social Skills - Helen Sonnet, Jenny Mosley

WINNER OF THE T. S. ELIOT PRIZE 2024The powerful new collection from legendary American poet Peter Gizzi, reckoning with the transformative power of elegy through poems of lament and loveâ ˜I am awestruck, dumbfounded â ¦ a masterworkâ ™ Ocean Vuong Transcendent ... He identifies the thing we re all searching for The New YorkerIn Fierce Elegy, Peter Gizzi contends with a decade of grief, and learns to transform a broken heart into new strength. These are poems of loss; of love; of the strangeness of being a self amid the fury of the world; and of our ongoing closeness with the dead. They are soaring yet grounded, vulnerable and brave. Ears attuned, grip assured. Mind free.

Objev podobné jako Fierce Elegy - Peter Gizzi