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Observing interaction : an introduction to sequential analysis / Roger Bakeman, John M. Gottman.

By: Bakeman, Roger.
Contributor(s): Gottman, John Mordechai.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xiii, 207 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 052145008X (hbk); 0521574277 (pbk).Subject(s): Social sciences -- Statistical methods | Sequential analysis | Social interaction -- Statistical methodsDDC classification: 519.54
Contents:
Introduction -- Developing a coding scheme -- Recording behavioral sequences -- Assessing observer agreement -- Representing observational data -- Analyzing sequential data: first steps -- Analyzing event sequences -- Issues in sequential analysis -- Analyzing time sequences -- Analyzing cross-classified events -- Epilogue.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Mothers and infants exchanging gleeful vocalizations, married couples discussing their problems, children playing, birds courting and monkeys fighting have this in common: their interactions with others unfold over time. Almost anyone who is interested can observe and describe such phenomena. But usually scientists demand more. They want observations that are replicable and amenable to scientific analysis, while still faithful to the dynamics of the phenomena studied. This book provides a straightforward introduction to scientific methods for observing social behavior. Because of the importance of time in the dynamics of social interaction, sequential approaches to analyzing and understanding social behavior are emphasized. An advanced knowledge of statistical analysis is not required. Instead, the authors present fundamental concepts and offer practical advice.

Previous ed.: 1986.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-204) and index.

Introduction -- Developing a coding scheme -- Recording behavioral sequences -- Assessing observer agreement -- Representing observational data -- Analyzing sequential data: first steps -- Analyzing event sequences -- Issues in sequential analysis -- Analyzing time sequences -- Analyzing cross-classified events -- Epilogue.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Developing a coding scheme
  • 3 Recording behavioral sequences
  • 4 Assessing observer agreement
  • 5 Representing observational data
  • 6 Analyzing sequential data: first steps
  • 7 Analyzing event sequences
  • 8 Issues in sequential analysis
  • 9 Analyzing time sequences
  • 10 Analyzing cross-classified events
  • 11 Epilogue
  • Appendix
  • References
  • Index

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