Through examples and exercises, this handy student guide teaches methods for sampling, data gathering, developing questionnaires, reliability and validity, and quantitative and qualitative measurement. In addition, the book explains the use of quality improvement tools and techniques in measurement. It will be invaluable in any graduate statistics course, particularly for those in business administration and management.
"This book covers the most important topics involved in statistical research. It is informative, and topics are presented in a way that is easy to understand." -- J.L. Madrigal
| Introduction | |
| Qualitative Research | |
| Quantitative Research | |
| Sampling | |
| Data Gathering | |
| Measuring Instruments and Developing Questionnaires | |
| Testing, Table of Specifications and Item Analysis | |
| Reliability, Validity and Bias | |
| Research Design | |
| Measurement for Quality | |
| Computer Analysis and the Final Document | |
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ISBN: 9780761910244
ISBN-10: 0761910247
Series: Measurement Ser.
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 224
Published: 1st September 1999
Dimensions (cm): 22.606 x 14.986
x 1.524
Weight (kg): 0.34