Research Methods

Voller (U. of Minnesota) introduces a common framework for the Control Volume Finite Element Method (CVFEM) solution, which combines the physics of Control Volume Methods with the geometric flexibilit

如何提出值得探究的好問題？ 許多研究者都同意：「好研究來自好問題」，只要問對問題，研究就成功一半；許多知識領域的突破，往往也不是因為有了什麼新發現，而是有了新的提問方式。社會學迷人之處，也在於提出眾多耐人尋味的問題。然而，「如何提出好問題」卻很少受到討論。在茫茫問題大海之中，你要如何選擇適合自己的研究題目？什麼題目，可以讓你心甘情願為之投入二、三年甚至更久？在有限的時間與精力之下，你要問得多深、

This four-volume Major Work contains texts which explore both the foundations of latent variables and factor analysis, and specific contemporary challenges in the field.

Including both classic and contemporary readings, this four-volume Major Work evaluates, explains and highlights the key issues in multiple disciplines where the term “culture” has a partially unique

Actor Network Theory has grown into one of the most innovative and influential approaches for social science research. Originating in the field of science and technology studies with scholar

Generating data is the defining aspect of empirical work. Data in this respect is understood as information-capacitated material that must be discovered, mined, unearthed - or a near limitless range o

Evaluation is an essential characteristic of the human condition, and perhaps the single most important and sophisticated cognitive process in the repertoire of human reasoning and logic. Evaluation s

看似神聖的白色巨塔竟也能窺見「邪惡的平庸性」 「在我們的時代、我們的國家發生濫用科學的問題，更加深了悲劇色彩」──《費城詢問報》「這不過是另一場白種人的種族清洗政策」──《亞特蘭大日報》「等一切塵埃落定，我們要麼功成名就，要麼名譽掃地」──溫格醫師（梅毒實驗策畫者） 1932年至1972年，美國公共衛生署在阿拉巴馬州的塔斯基吉地區，誘騙貧窮黑人男性參與梅毒研究，以觀察梅毒在「不受治療」情況下的發病

Statistical methods applied to social sciences, made accessible to all through an emphasis on concepts Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences introduces statistical methods to students majoring i

This book provides an in-depth treatment of the modern and rigorous mathematical methods and models applied to composites modeling on micro-, meso- and macroscale. The diversity of such methods and mo

For courses in Research Methods in Political Science and Sociology, and in Qualitative Research Methods Raising questions, rather than giving answers Qualitative Research Methods for the Social

Urban Planning Methods

This book is devoted to analysis of Monte Carlo methods developed in rarefied gas dynamics. Presented is the short history of the development of such methods, described are their main properties, thei

This book gives introductory chapters on the classical basic and standard methods for asymptotic analysis, such as Watson's lemma, Laplace's method, the saddle point and steepest descent methods, stat

Encourages mastery of the basic principles of psychological research Research Methods, Design, and Analysis, 12/e, provides an understanding of the research methods used to investigate human thou

Numerical Methods provides a clear and concise exploration of standard numerical analysis topics, as well as nontraditional ones, including mathematical modeling, Monte Carlo methods, Markov chains, a

Short Protocols in Neuroscience: Systems and Behavioral Methods provides a portable and streamlined at-the-bench resource of systems and behavorial methods from the acclaimed Current Protocols in Neur

Short Protocols in Neuroscience: Cellular and Molecular Methods is an easy-to-use compendium of cellular and molecular methods from Current Protocols in Neuroscience, part of the acclaimed series that

Statistical Methods for Psychology 8/E 2013 (IE)

Scott Thornbury's very accessible 30 Teaching Methods, groups methods according to what they have in common, even if separated in time. At the same time, it rehabilitates some lost or forgotten method

Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 7e is a highly regarded text that presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to so

Methods and Theories in the Study of Religion

The book is intended as a textbook providing a deliberately simple introduction to finite element methods in a way that should be readily understandable to engineers, both students and practicing prof

Boundary Element Methods have become a major numerical tool in scientific and engineering problem-solving, with particular applications to numerical computations and simulations of partial differentia

Methods, Management and Marketing; The Change of Libraries; Digital Resources and New Library Models; Focus to Users and User Groups; Information Literacy; Quality, Using Qualitative and Quantitative

The Routledge Handbook of Planning Research Methods is an expansive look at the traditions, methods, and challenges of research design and research projects in contemporary urban planning. Through cas

Statistical Methods for Reliability Data, Second Edition (SMRD2) is an essential guide to the most widely used and recently developed statistical methods for reliability data analysis and reliability test planning. Written by three experts in the area, SMRD2 updates and extends the long- established statistical techniques and shows how to apply powerful graphical, numerical, and simulation-based methods to a range of applications in reliability. SMRD2 is a comprehensive resource that describes maximum likelihood and Bayesian methods for solving practical problems that arise in product reliability and similar areas of application. SMRD2 illustrates methods with numerous applications and all the data sets are available on the book’s website. Also, SMRD2 contains an extensive collection of exercises that will enhance its use as a course textbook.The SMRD2's website contains valuable resources, including R packages, Stan model codes, presentation slides, technical notes, information about

This unique volume presents the latest scientific achievements of library researchers and professionals on the Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Libraries. Scholars and professionals have now an

Straightforward methods to design and operate aircraft to meet performance specifications Aircraft Performance sets forth a group of tested and proven methods needed to determine the performance of

This text emphasises problem solving and gives thorough coverage of descriptive, experimental and applied methods. It includes more than 100 new references to reflect the latest thinking.

A reference guide to the most common methods used in environmental applications introducing statistical methods using a non-mathematical approach. Describes techniques such as assessing site reclamati

A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management. The fifth edition of Resear

This book presents general methods of circuit and network analysis by employing differential and integral calculus and transform methods with a strong emphasis on application. Chapter topics cover b

For courses in Construction Engineering I, Construction Management, Introduction to Construction, Building Construction. Construction Methods and Management, Seventh Edition, is designed to guide cons

A solid foundation in quantitative methods and management science This popular text gives students a genuine foundation in business analytics, quantitative methods, and management science—and how to a

"Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach is a concise and straightforward introduction for students to the world of business research. The skill building approach provides students wi

This book presents methods for the computational solution of some important problems of linear algebra: linear systems, linear least squares problems, eigenvalue problems, and linear programming probl

This book presents methods for the computational solution of some important problems of linear algebra: linear systems, linear least squares problems, eigenvalue problems, and linear programming probl