A Primer on Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Techniques - Hardcover

Foster, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798887159027

Verlag: Oryson Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

A Primer on Data Management, Statistical Analysis, and Techniques addresses the critical need for rigorous data handling and analytical proficiency in contemporary research and practice. In an era defined by vast and complex datasets, the ability to effectively manage, analyze, and interpret information is paramount for informed decision-making, scientific advancement, and robust problem-solving. Core challenges include ensuring data quality, selecting appropriate statistical methodologies, mitigating biases, and validating analytical outcomes. This book systematically explores fundamental data management principles, the properties and applications of the multivariate normal distribution, and foundational measurement theory alongside exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. It elucidates random variables, general data analysis techniques, and essential statistical methods, including hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Furthermore, it introduces data mining and optimization, mediation and moderation analysis, and advanced statistical validation for quality assessment, covering accuracy, precision, and trueness. This comprehensive resource is designed for students, researchers, and professionals seeking a foundational yet thorough understanding of data management and advanced statistical methodologies.

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Barbara Foster brings extensive field research experience to their comprehensive work on data analysis and statistical methods. Their expertise spans data management principles, multivariate normal distributions, measurement theory, and both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. This author's contributions cover hypothesis testing and general data analysis techniques.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oryson Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798887159027
• Einband: Hardcover
• Anzahl der Seiten: 268
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