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Conducting Research

A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements

By: Daniel R. Tomal,John Schwartz

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Conducting Research

A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements

By: Daniel R. Tomal,John Schwartz

This book will be a practical, hands-on book for all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn how to conduct research. This book has several resources, examples, outlines, and case situations illustrating how to design a study and conduct research, especially educational research. This book is a no-nonsense approach that can be used by any educator – early childhood, elementary and secondary, pre-service teacher programs, in-service teacher development programs, and at the graduate university level in educational research courses. The research methods presented can be used by all educators in solving educational problems and making school improvements. While the book covers quantitative and quantitative methods, it especially focuses on action research a viable strategy for addressing educational issues and how it can also be fun and satisfying for an educator. Learn data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating research studies.

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1475849273

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9781475849271

Skeletal Injury in the Child

By: John A. Ogden

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Skeletal Injury in the Child

By: John A. Ogden

The new edition of this comprehensive classic continues the tradition of offering the latest developments in the mechanisms of injury, the biomechanics of fracture reduction, and an understanding of the potential for healing. It correlates anatomy, pathology and radiography of childrens skeletal injuries with a plethora of photographs and line drawings, establishing diagnosis, management, and treatment in a comprehensive and practical manner. Important additions to this edition are an expansive chapter on the management of multiple injuries, the management of complications, extensive discussion of soft tissue injuries following skeletal trauma, new diagnostic techniques, and the use of flaps in childrens injuries. Written by one of the most highly respected names in the orthopaedic community world-wide, this third edition will remain an invaluable resource to paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, general orthopaedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, orthopaedic trauma surgeons and residents and fellows in these specialities.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387218548

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The Worldly Years

The Life of Lester B. Pearson, 1949-1972

By: John English

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The Worldly Years

The Life of Lester B. Pearson, 1949-1972

By: John English

His life changed that of his nation." John English illuminates the years of Lester Pearson's greatest eminence, and vividly explores his life and times. His period as prime minister was to prove one of the most decisive in our history, and his policies helped shape Canada’s foremost international statesman. The Lester Pearson who emerges from the account of these momentous years—from the Korean War, through the tumultuous sixties to his death in 1972—is a complex, paradoxical figure. A man uneasy with ambition, who shunned the flamboyance of his arch-rival Diefenbaker, Pearson nevertheless competed for the most glittering prize in Canadian political life. World recognition brought him the Nobel Peace Prize, yet in his battle to maintain independence for his country he deliberately incurred the wrath of its powerful traditional allies, particularly Lyndon Johnson whom he heartily disliked. He was oddly unprepared personally to take on Canada’s highest political office, and led the Liberal Party to the worst defeat in its history, yet went on to sponsor astonishing, far-reaching changes in Canadian society—bilingualism, biculturalism, medicare, modern Canadian nationalism, and co-operative federalism--all innovations of the Pearson years. And while he has been called our greatest prime minister, other see him as the leader of a government that created many of Canada’s discontents, and crises and scandals that swirled about him. Most paradoxically of all perhaps, this unassuming man became a national icon, winning a lasting place in the hearts and minds of a generation of Canadians. In this second volume of his award-winning biography, John English has had remarkable access to Pearson’s personal and political papers, drawing on the letters and diaries and private papers of a host of his contemporaries, and on personal interviews with his family and friends, rivals and foes alike. The result is a compellingly readable—a richly detailed portrait of Canada and of a remarkable Canadian whose impact was immense.

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Vintage Canada

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0307375390

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Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare

By: John Maltby,Glenn Williams,Julie Mcgarry,Liz Day

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Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare

By: John Maltby,Glenn Williams,Julie Mcgarry,Liz Day

Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare is an essential introductory text for all nursing and healthcare students coming to research methods for the first time or those nurses and healthcare staff wishing to improve their skills in this area. The book includes comprehensive coverage of the main research methods topics, and provides guidance on how to understand and apply research techniques. Everyday nursing examples are used throughout to explain research methods concepts and their relevance to practice. Simple self-assessment tasks are included at the end of chapters; the tests can be undertaken individually, or within groups, to assess the student’s understanding of the concepts and skills being learnt. Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare takes the fear out of research methods for all nursing and healthcare professionals. Excellent introductory text that brings interest to research methods for student nurses. Dr Aimee Aubeeluck, Deputy Director: Graduate Entry Nursing, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy University of Nottingham "I think this is one of the most readable books on research I have read. Not the most scholarly, but that was not the intention. It is certainly the most user friendly book that will make the whole, often scary, subject of research less threatening." Paula Crick, Principal Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University "I do think this is one of the most engaging texts aimed at nursing that I have read in a while... This does seem much more exciting and more importantly. ‘real world’" Lucy Land, Senior Academic, Centre for Health and Social Care Research Faculty of Health Birmingham City University "Useful resource for our students dissertation which can be a literature review or a research proposal"Melanie Brooke-Read, Department of Health & Social Studies, University of Bedfordshire "Excellent text book which actually takes away the 'fear' of research within healthcare" Angela Cobbold, Institute of Health & Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University "The text is very comprehensive and I found chapter 7 on action research particularly useful in supporting a student I was supervising. I also like the self assessment exercises which I intend to incorporate in my teaching strategy." Ms. Mulcahy, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork.

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1317903226

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Circuits, Signals, and Systems for Bioengineers

A MATLAB-Based Introduction

By: John Semmlow

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Circuits, Signals, and Systems for Bioengineers

A MATLAB-Based Introduction

By: John Semmlow

Circuits, Signals and Systems for Bioengineers: A MATLAB-Based Introduction, Third Edition, guides the reader through the electrical engineering principles that can be applied to biological systems. It details the basic engineering concepts that underlie biomedical systems, medical devices, biocontrol and biomedical signal analysis, providing a solid foundation for students in important bioengineering concepts. Fully revised and updated to better meet the needs of instructors and students, the third edition introduces and develops concepts through computational methods that allow students to explore operations, such as correlations, convolution, the Fourier transform and the transfer function. New chapters have been added on image analysis, noise, stochastic processes and ergodicity, and new medical examples and applications are included throughout the text. - Covers current applications in biocontrol, with examples from physiological systems modeling, such as the respiratory system - Includes revised material throughout, with improved clarity of presentation and more biological, physiological and medical examples and applications - Includes a new chapter on noise, stochastic processes, non-stationary and ergodicity - Includes a separate new chapter featuring expanded coverage of image analysis - Includes support materials, such as solutions, lecture slides, MATLAB data and functions needed to solve the problems

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0128096268

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9780128096260

Assessing Intelligence in Children and Adolescents

A Practical Guide for Evidence-based Assessment

By: John H. Kranzler,Randy G. Floyd

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Assessing Intelligence in Children and Adolescents

A Practical Guide for Evidence-based Assessment

By: John H. Kranzler,Randy G. Floyd

This practical guide to the intellectual assessment of children and adolescents in schools is widely used, both by practicing school psychologists and by instructors and students in graduate school psychology programs. This second edition includes evidence-based best practices for the use and interpretation of intelligence tests in decision-making by counselors, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. While the assessment of intelligence has long been mandated by law for eligibility determination for special education and related services, there is widespread disagreement about the use and interpretation of intelligence tests. This is the only intellectual assessment book to address this issue by critically reviewing the scientific evidence regarding the critical role played by intelligence tests in the schools for the determination of eligibility for special education and related services, alongside the plethora of practical information. New to this edition: New chapter that reviews the methodology used in research on interventions that target cognitive abilities, and the results of that research, as well as literature on aptitude-by-treatment interactions in the cognitive domain New chapter on the WISC-V, its history, and an in-depth description of its organization, materials, and scores, for both the traditional administration format and the new Q-interactive format New section titled, “Where in the Brain is Intelligence?” as well as expanded discussions of contemporary training programs designed to increase intelligence Revised Screening Tool for Assessment forms to address English language proficiency and acculturation Updated entries for four intelligence tests and added an entry for the Detroit Test of Learning Abilities, Fifth Edition (Hammill, McGhee, & Ehrler, 2018). Added sections focused on test accommodations and behavior management during testing Recommendations for incorporating emergent assessment technology (e.g., tablet-based test administration). New content addressing different styles of reports as well as a summary of new recommendations from the recently published Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition (2019). Review of the most recent ethical guidelines from the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538127164

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The AFib Cure

Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life

By: John D. Day,T. Jared Bunch,Matthew LaPlante

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The AFib Cure

Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life

By: John D. Day,T. Jared Bunch,Matthew LaPlante

Most doctors will tell you that there isn't much you can do to treat atrial fibrillation, aside from taking medications for the rest of your life. Cardiologists and a-fib specialists John D. Day and T. Jared Bunch disagree. Atrial fibrillation strikes one in four American adults. Not only do people suffering from this condition suffer from shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased ability to exercise and do activities of daily living, arrhythmia, and palpitations, but their risk of a stroke, cognitive decline and dementia, heart failure, or premature death also shoots way up. Today, a whole new body of research—one most physicians are unaware of—shows that biomarker and lifestyle optimization may put half the cases of atrial fibrillation into remission without drugs or procedures. And for those in whom these remedies are insufficient or not tolerated, new procedures, in combination with biomarker and lifestyle optimization, may offer lifetime remission from atrial fibrillation and its devastating consequences. In clear, accessible, patient-centric language, Drs. Day and Bunch share their revolutionary approach to treating atrial fibrillation, developed through a combined 53 years working with a-fib patients. The effectiveness of their plan has been proven through countless medical studies. And now, in The AFib Cure: Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life, they share that plan with you. If you're looking for a drug-free solution to your atrial fibrillation, or have a family history of atrial fibrillation and don't want to suffer the same fate, The AFib Cure is for you. Let The AFib Cure show you how to live longer, healthier, free from medications, and free from the fear of atrial fibrillation overshadowing your life.

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195066564X

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Introduction to Statistics for Nurses

By: John Maltby,Liz Day,Glenn Williams

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Introduction to Statistics for Nurses

By: John Maltby,Liz Day,Glenn Williams

Take the fear out of statistics with this straightforward, practical and applied book on the how and why of using statistics. Introduction to Statistics for Nurses is an essential introductory text for all nursing students coming to statistics for the first time. The nursing profession involves the use of statistics every day, for example in the cases of mortality rates, average life expectancies, percentage recovery rates, average remission times, and the findings of which drugs work best with which illnesses. In fact, all of the policies that surround this job, the treatment strategies, and all the facts described above are derived from the use of statistics. This book will help students to understand the use of statistics in nursing literature, and shows how to use statistics effectively in answering research questions. Case studies throughout show how statistics are applied in nursing research and frequent exercises help to test the reader's knowledge as they progress.

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1317904346

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Personal Financial Planner

By: John P. Napolitano CPA, PFS, CFP

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Personal Financial Planner

By: John P. Napolitano CPA, PFS, CFP

Building a successful career in a red-hot field. Financial planning is one of the fastest growing careers in America today. Written by a veteran certified financial planning expert, this invaluable book tells aspiring and new CFPs everything you need to know about the certification process, setting up private practice, self-marketing techniques, client management and expansion, and much more. —Includes a comprehensive resource section

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Penguin

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1440626405

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Financial Management: Principles and Applications

By: J William Petty,Sheridan Titman,Arthur J Keown,Peter Martin,John D Martin,Michael Burrow

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Financial Management: Principles and Applications

By: J William Petty,Sheridan Titman,Arthur J Keown,Peter Martin,John D Martin,Michael Burrow

The sixth edition of Financial Management provides students with an overview of financial management suited to the first course in finance. The focus of the text is on the big picture, providing an introduction to financial decision making grounded in current financial theory and the current state of world economic conditions. Attention is paid to both valuation and capital markets, as well as their influence on corporate financial decisions. The 10 basic principles of finance are introduced in the first chapter and woven throughout the text, to give students a solid foundation from which to build their knowledge of finance. The goal of this text is to go beyond teaching the tools of a discipline or a trade and help students gain a complete understanding of the subject. This will give them the ability to apply what they have learnt to new and as yet unforeseen problems—in short, to educate students in finance.

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Pearson Higher Education AU

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1442551623

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9781442551626

Cold Fire

Kennedy's Northern Front

By: John Boyko

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Cold Fire

Kennedy's Northern Front

By: John Boyko

Forget all you think you know about the Kennedy years. With narrative flair and sparkling storytelling, acclaimed historian John Boyko explores the crucial period when America and its allies were fighting the Cold War's most treacherous battles, Canadians were trading sovereignty for security, and everyone feared a nuclear holocaust. At the centre of this story are three leaders. President John F. Kennedy pledged to pay any price to advance his vision for America's defence and needed Canada to step smartly in line. Fighting him at every turn was Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker, an unapologetic nationalist trying to bolster Canada's autonomy. Liberal leader Lester Pearson, the Nobel Prize-winning diplomat, sought a middle ground. Boyko employs meticulous research and newly released documents to present shocking revelations. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Canadian warships guarded America's Atlantic coast and Canada suffered a silent coup d'état. Canada was involved in Kennedy's sliding America into Vietnam. Kennedy knew the nuclear missiles he was forcing on Canada would be decoys, there only to draw Soviet nuclear fire. Kennedy's pollster and political adviser travelled to Ottawa under a fake passport to help defeat the Canadian government. And, perhaps most startlingly, if not for Diefenbaker, Kennedy may have survived the bullets in Dallas.

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0345808932

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Seven Decades of Milk - A History of New York's Dairy Industry

By: John J. Dillon

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Seven Decades of Milk - A History of New York's Dairy Industry

By: John J. Dillon

A dairy is a commercial business concentrated around the harvesting of animal milk for human consumption. Usually, diaries harvest their milk from cows or goats, but sometimes from buffalo, sheep, horses or camels. This text comprises a detailed history of New York's thriving dairy industry. A great text sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in American dairy production or in the history of New York's dairy industry, this book is packed with interesting facts and is not to be missed dairy enthusiasts. Many antique books such as this are increasingly costly and hard to come by, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antique text here complete with a new introduction on the subject

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Read Books Ltd

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1473395186

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Revival and Change

The 1957 and 1958 Diefenbaker Elections

By: John C. Courtney

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Revival and Change

The 1957 and 1958 Diefenbaker Elections

By: John C. Courtney

Revival and Change is a compelling account of the elections, accomplishments, challenges, failures, and ultimate end of the Diefenbaker era. The Liberals had been in office for two decades when the 1957 election was called and were widely expected to win another majority government. But new Conservative leader John Diefenbaker completely overshadowed his opponents. Highlighting Liberal arrogance, Diefenbaker seized the opportunity that television and boisterous, supportive rallies offered to present his vision of a new Canada. He was ultimately victorious. A second election in 1958 resulted in a landslide victory, with the Liberals reduced to their smallest number of seats since Confederation, the CCF reduced to eight seats and losing its leader, and Social Credit wiped out completely. It was a rout never before seen in Canadian history. Revival and Change is the story of those elections, the government and opposition they produced, the issues that defined the government, and the era’s legacy in Canadian politics and society.

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0774866748

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9780774866743

Bird's Comprehensive Engineering Mathematics

By: John Bird

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Bird's Comprehensive Engineering Mathematics

By: John Bird

Studying engineering, whether it is mechanical, electrical or civil, relies heavily on an understanding of mathematics. This textbook clearly demonstrates the relevance of mathematical principles and shows how to apply them in real-life engineering problems. It deliberately starts at an elementary level so that students who are starting from a low knowledge base will be able to quickly get up to the level required. Students who have not studied mathematics for some time will find this an excellent refresher. Each chapter starts with the basics before gently increasing in complexity. A full outline of essential definitions, formulae, laws and procedures is presented, before real world practical situations and problem solving demonstrate how the theory is applied. Focusing on learning through practice, it contains simple explanations, supported by 1600 worked problems and over 3600 further problems contained within 384 exercises throughout the text. In addition, 35 Revision tests together with 9 Multiple-choice tests are included at regular intervals for further strengthening of knowledge. An interactive companion website provides material for students and lecturers, including detailed solutions to all 3600 further problems.

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1351232851

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Illustrations in Communication and Public Relations

By: Geoffrey Meshack Likata Ungaya,John Wandaga,Nelly A. Manyala,Ondicho Machuki,Catherine Mwangi

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Illustrations in Communication and Public Relations

By: Geoffrey Meshack Likata Ungaya,John Wandaga,Nelly A. Manyala,Ondicho Machuki,Catherine Mwangi

TOPICS IN THE BOOK Healthcare Provider Patient Nonverbal Communicative Behaviour on Diabetes Mellitus Management Practices in Selected Hospitals In Kenya Political Communication: Political Rally Messages Effect on Ethnic Intolerance and Conflict among Voters in Migori County, Kenya Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility Activities for the Reputation of Aviation Industry in Kenya Mobile Phone Influence on Sexual Behaviour of Undergraduate Students: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Frequency of Messages and Perceived Self-Efficacy for Treatment among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Homa Bay County, Kenya

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9914728790

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9789914728798

The Complete Guide to Sports Training

By: John Shepherd

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The Complete Guide to Sports Training

By: John Shepherd

The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. The book demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the basic building blocks they need to maximise performance. Starting with the basics and progressing to the specific elements all athletes need - speed, endurance and power - this invaluable handbook explains the theory in simple, easy-to-understand terms before discussing the most effective training methods and techniques, as well as giving guidance on developing a training plan, sports psychology and training younger and older athletes. This is the first time such a wealth of sports science knowledge has been available in one book and written in such an accessible style, and should become the sports training handbook for athletes, coaches and sports science students.

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A&C Black

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1408195402

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Methods of Meta-Analysis

Correcting Error and Bias in Research Findings

By: Frank L. Schmidt,John E. Hunter

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Methods of Meta-Analysis

Correcting Error and Bias in Research Findings

By: Frank L. Schmidt,John E. Hunter

Designed to provide researchers clear and informative insight into techniques of meta-analysis, the Third Edition of Methods of Meta-Analysis: Correcting Error and Bias in Research Findings is the most comprehensive text on meta-analysis available today. It is the only book that presents a full and usable treatment of the role of study artifacts in distorting study results, as well as methods for correcting results for such biases and errors. Meta-analysis is arguably the most important methodological innovation in the last thirty-five years, due to its immense impact on the development of cumulative knowledge and professional practice. This text, now in its updated Third Edition, has been revised to cover the newest developments in meta-analysis methods, evaluation, correction, and more. This reader-friendly book is the definitive resource on meta-analysis.

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SAGE Publications

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1483324516

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Python for Data Science For Dummies

By: John Paul Mueller,Luca Massaron

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Python for Data Science For Dummies

By: John Paul Mueller,Luca Massaron

Let Python do the heavy lifting for you as you analyze large datasets Python for Data Science For Dummies lets you get your hands dirty with data using one of the top programming languages. This beginner’s guide takes you step by step through getting started, performing data analysis, understanding datasets and example code, working with Google Colab, sampling data, and beyond. Coding your data analysis tasks will make your life easier, make you more in-demand as an employee, and open the door to valuable knowledge and insights. This new edition is updated for the latest version of Python and includes current, relevant data examples. Get a firm background in the basics of Python coding for data analysis Learn about data science careers you can pursue with Python coding skills Integrate data analysis with multimedia and graphics Manage and organize data with cloud-based relational databases Python careers are on the rise. Grab this user-friendly Dummies guide and gain the programming skills you need to become a data pro.

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1394213093

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The Scientific Study of Peace and War

A Text Reader

By: John A. Vasquez

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The Scientific Study of Peace and War

A Text Reader

By: John A. Vasquez

This widely used and acclaimed text reader brings together some of the best work on the onset of war, the expansion of war, the conditions of peace, and the termination and impact of war. Editorial commentary on the major findings and the statistical analysis used in each study teaches students how to read the article so that they can become literate in social science methods. A learning package in the appendix provides a programmed text to teach students how to interpret tables, read basic statistics, and conduct elementary data analysis. Correlates of War data on European countries is provided, and a methodological table of contents allows instructors to assign articles from the easiest (simple percentages) to the most advanced (time series and formal modeling).

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Lexington Books

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0739100726

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9780739100721

Interpreting Assessment Data

Statistical Techniques You Can Use

By: Edwin P. Christmann,John L. Badgett

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Interpreting Assessment Data

Statistical Techniques You Can Use

By: Edwin P. Christmann,John L. Badgett

Provides a practical approach which helps teachers understand how to interpret student assessments statistically and how to measure and explain the validity and reliability of those assessments. This framework for measuring and interpreting assessment results is a must-have for your professional development library.

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NSTA Press

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1933531363

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Practical Data Science with R, Second Edition

By: John Mount,Nina Zumel

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Practical Data Science with R, Second Edition

By: John Mount,Nina Zumel

Summary Practical Data Science with R, Second Edition takes a practice-oriented approach to explaining basic principles in the ever expanding field of data science. You’ll jump right to real-world use cases as you apply the R programming language and statistical analysis techniques to carefully explained examples based in marketing, business intelligence, and decision support. About the technology Evidence-based decisions are crucial to success. Applying the right data analysis techniques to your carefully curated business data helps you make accurate predictions, identify trends, and spot trouble in advance. The R data analysis platform provides the tools you need to tackle day-to-day data analysis and machine learning tasks efficiently and effectively. About the book Practical Data Science with R, Second Edition is a task-based tutorial that leads readers through dozens of useful, data analysis practices using the R language. By concentrating on the most important tasks you’ll face on the job, this friendly guide is comfortable both for business analysts and data scientists. Because data is only useful if it can be understood, you’ll also find fantastic tips for organizing and presenting data in tables, as well as snappy visualizations. What's inside Statistical analysis for business pros Effective data presentation The most useful R tools Interpreting complicated predictive models About the reader You’ll need to be comfortable with basic statistics and have an introductory knowledge of R or another high-level programming language. About the author Nina Zumel and John Mount founded a San Francisco–based data science consulting firm. Both hold PhDs from Carnegie Mellon University and blog on statistics, probability, and computer science.

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Simon and Schuster

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1638352747

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9781638352747

Homogeneous Catalysts

Activity - Stability - Deactivation

By: John C. Chadwick,Rob Duchateau,Zoraida Freixa,Piet W. N. M. van Leeuwen

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Homogeneous Catalysts

Activity - Stability - Deactivation

By: John C. Chadwick,Rob Duchateau,Zoraida Freixa,Piet W. N. M. van Leeuwen

This first book to illuminate this important aspect of chemical synthesis improves the lifetime of catalysts, thus reducing material and saving energy, costs and waste. The international panel of expert authors describes the studies that have been conducted concerning the way homogeneous catalysts decompose, and the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. The result is a ready reference for organic, catalytic, polymer and complex chemists, as well as those working in industry and with/on organometallics.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527636005

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Rapid Bioassessment of Stream Health

By: Duncan L. Hughes,James Gore,Michele P. Brossett,John R. Olson

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Rapid Bioassessment of Stream Health

By: Duncan L. Hughes,James Gore,Michele P. Brossett,John R. Olson

Tasked by the Clean Water Act to restore and maintain the integrity of their waters, state and local governments must develop systems for assessing the health of the streams within their borders. They quickly find that one size does not fit all when it comes to sampling. Rapid Bioassessment of Stream Health examines the sampling techniques, laborat

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CRC Press

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1420090933

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Behavior and Sequential Analyses

Principles and Practice

By: Thomas L Sharpe,John Koperwas

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Behavior and Sequential Analyses

Principles and Practice

By: Thomas L Sharpe,John Koperwas

Sharpe and Koperwas provide a methodological framework that objectifies the complexity of behavior. This book′s quantitative and multiple-event approach to data collection and analysis is essential for effective descriptions and explanations of the behavior of humans and nonhumans. Of particular note is the multidisciplinary applicability of the methodology and that the methods can be used by basic, applied, and clinical researchers. Human service providers are being increasingly pressured to take objective measures; practitioners should find much in this book to help them satisfactorily meet these demands. The authors′ sensitivity to clarity of presentation makes the book an excellent primary or supplementary text for any course in behavior methodology." -- Dennis J. Delprato, Eastern Michigan University "I think the author did a very thoughtful, informed analysis and presentation of his view of research methodology." -Richard W. Malott, Western Michigan University "This text dispels the myth that the principles and practices of behavioral research are context-free. It describes how they are integral to a modern science of behavior. This is not only a "how to" text, but an historical "where from" and a modern "what for" treatment of behavioral methodology and research design." -Edward K. Morris, University of Kansas Modern computer-based data collection and analysis techniques have given researchers unprecedented ability to collect, analyze, and visually represent complex, multi-event configurations of behavior interaction, yet most applied behavior analysis textbooks have failed to embrace the many significant technological advances. Behavior and Sequential Analyses: Principles and Practice provides a step-by-step approach to such computer-facilitated behavior analysis research and evaluation procedures. Tom Sharpe and John Koperwas emphasize methods designed to collect and analyze both the multiple characteristics of behaviors and events of interest and the time-based or sequential characteristics of behavior and event relationships. Intended for an interdisciplinary audience, this is the only text to guide readers through development and implementation of technologically supported multiple-event, multiple measure, discrete and sequential analysis of behavior. Designed for highly interactive applied settings, this user-friendly volume includes Procedures for observation system construction Data recording methods and research design types Visual and statistical data analysis procedures Recommended research, evaluation, and instructional applications for psychology, education, and other social science settings Suggestions for reliability and treatment fidelity issues References to technological innovations including the BEST and BESTPCC data collection and analysis software package Behavior and Sequential Analyses presents a comprehensive summary of applied behavior analysis methods and introduces numerous up-to-date systems and sequential methodologies. To facilitate student learning, the authors include lists of key terms, study guide questions, practical illustrations, and important references. Developed as an introductory to intermediate level methodology text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in social and behavioral sciences and education, Behavior and Sequential Analyses is also a unique and indispensable reference for the experienced researcher.

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Marsanès (NH X)

By: Wolf-Peter Funk,Paul-Hubert Poirier,John Douglas Turner

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Marsanès (NH X)

By: Wolf-Peter Funk,Paul-Hubert Poirier,John Douglas Turner

Compose originellement en grec vers la fin du IIIe ou le debut du IVe siecle, probablement a Alexandrie, ce traite reflete des traditions mythologiques qui sont exposees de facon plus ample et plus precise dans les textes appartenant au groupe des textes sethiens platonisants, notamment Allogene et Zostrien. La maniere dont Marsanes reprend ces traditions mythologiques permet de le situer au terme de l'evolution litteraire attestee par ces textes. Marsanes est l'un des plus mal preserves des cinquante-quatre traites de la bibliotheque de Nag Hammadi. L'intention du traite est d'etablir l'autorite de Marsanes comme prophete, voyant et chef spirituel de sa communaute, et de presenter un enseignement detaille sur les principes premiers de la theologie sethienne, notamment sur la nature et la destinee de l'ame. Ce qui est particulier a Marsanes, c'est son souci de reveler les 'appellations' correctes des anges et des dieux, ainsi que des puissances planetaires et cosmiques qui controlent la destinee de l'ame, d'ou un interet tres grand pour les categories grammaticales et astrologiques. D'autre part, le traite est parseme d'exhortations qui montrent bien la relation etablie par l'auteur entre la connaissance qu'il communique a ses auditeurs et leur acces au salut. Le traite Marsanes presente une dette tres grande envers la tradition grecque, qu'il s'agisse des theories grammaticales, des speculations astrologiques et arithmologiques ou de la philosophie. Sur ce dernier plan, Marsanes se revele etonnament proche de philosophes neoplatoniciens comme Jamblique et Theodore d'Asinee. Le present volume offre une introduction developpee au traite Marsanes, un texte copte nouvellement etabli, une traduction francaise, le premier commentaire a etre consacre a cet ouvrage, ainsi qu'un 'index verborum' complet.

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Presses Université Laval

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9042908556

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9789042908550

Computer-Aided Design and VLSI Device Development

By: Kit Man Cham,Soo-Young Oh,John L. Moll,Keunmyung Lee,Paul Vandevoorde

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Computer-Aided Design and VLSI Device Development

By: Kit Man Cham,Soo-Young Oh,John L. Moll,Keunmyung Lee,Paul Vandevoorde

examples are presented. These chapters are intended to introduce the reader to the programs. The program structure and models used will be described only briefly. Since these programs are in the public domain (with the exception of the parasitic simulation programs), the reader is referred to the manuals for more details. In this second edition, the process program SUPREM III has been added to Chapter 2. The device simulation program PISCES has replaced the program SIFCOD in Chapter 3. A three-dimensional parasitics simulator FCAP3 has been added to Chapter 4. It is clear that these programs or other programs with similar capabilities will be indispensible for VLSI/ULSI device developments. Part B of the book presents case studies, where the application of simu lation tools to solve VLSI device design problems is described in detail. The physics of the problems are illustrated with the aid of numerical simulations. Solutions to these problems are presented. Issues in state-of-the-art device development such as drain-induced barrier lowering, trench isolation, hot elec tron effects, device scaling and interconnect parasitics are discussed. In this second edition, two new chapters are added. Chapter 6 presents the methodol ogy and significance of benchmarking simulation programs, in this case the SUPREM III program. Chapter 13 describes a systematic approach to investi gate the sensitivity of device characteristics to process variations, as well as the trade-otIs between different device designs.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461316952

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A Complete Guide to Quality in Small-Scale Wine Making

By: John Anthony Considine,Elizabeth Frankish

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A Complete Guide to Quality in Small-Scale Wine Making

By: John Anthony Considine,Elizabeth Frankish

As the wine industry has experienced a period of rapid global expansion, there is a renewed emphasis on quality and consistency even within the small winery industry. Written for the small production program, A Complete Guide to Quality in Small-Scale Wine Making is for the novice to intermediate level winemaker seeking foundational information in chemistry and sensory science as they relate to wine quality at a technical level. Drawing from personal experience as well as scientific literature, this book introduces the core concepts of winemaking before delving into methods and analysis to provide practical insights into creating and maintaining quality in the wine product. - Understand the chemistry and sensory science at the foundation of quality wines - Explore real-world examples of key analysis and application of concepts - Practice methods and exercises for hands-on experience

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Academic Press

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0124079172

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