Optimal Analysis of Qualitative Data with Illustrations

Optimal Analysis of Qualitative Data with Illustrations
Author: Shizuhiko Nishisato
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2024-09-13
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1036412989

This is an introductory book on how to optimally analyze non-quantitative data, based on the author’s experiences over 60 years of research. The major message to the readers is that qualitative (non-quantitative) data are much more informative than quantitative data. This is good news for readers in applied areas of statistics such as those in the social sciences and marketing research, where qualitative data are everywhere. But how can one analyze qualitative data quantitatively and extract more information than from the sophisticated analysis of quantitative data? The key rests in illustrations of difficult topics in a way that anyone can understand. It is the author’s wish soon the use of AI will open a gate for simple means for optimal analysis of qualitative data, as illustrated throughout the book.

Dear Data

Dear Data
Author: Giorgia Lupi
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1616895462

Equal parts mail art, data visualization, and affectionate correspondence, Dear Data celebrates "the infinitesimal, incomplete, imperfect, yet exquisitely human details of life," in the words of Maria Popova (Brain Pickings), who introduces this charming and graphically powerful book. For one year, Giorgia Lupi, an Italian living in New York, and Stefanie Posavec, an American in London, mapped the particulars of their daily lives as a series of hand-drawn postcards they exchanged via mail weekly—small portraits as full of emotion as they are data, both mundane and magical. Dear Data reproduces in pinpoint detail the full year's set of cards, front and back, providing a remarkable portrait of two artists connected by their attention to the details of their lives—including complaints, distractions, phone addictions, physical contact, and desires. These details illuminate the lives of two remarkable young women and also inspire us to map our own lives, including specific suggestions on what data to draw and how. A captivating and unique book for designers, artists, correspondents, friends, and lovers everywhere.

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Public Health

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Public Health
Author: Deborah Padgett
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2012
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1412990335

Designed to meet the needs of public health students, practitioners, and researchers, this edition offers a firm grounding in qualitative and mixed methods, including their social science roots and public health applications.

The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis

The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis
Author: Uwe Flick
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 665
Release: 2013-12-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1446296695

The wide range of approaches to data analysis in qualitative research can seem daunting even for experienced researchers. This handbook is the first to provide a state-of-the art overview of the whole field of QDA; from general analytic strategies used in qualitative research, to approaches specific to particular types of qualitative data, including talk, text, sounds, images and virtual data. The handbook includes chapters on traditional analytic strategies such as grounded theory, content analysis, hermeneutics, phenomenology and narrative analysis, as well as coverage of newer trends like mixed methods, reanalysis and meta-analysis. Practical aspects such as sampling, transcription, working collaboratively, writing and implementation are given close attention, as are theory and theorization, reflexivity, and ethics. Written by a team of experts in qualitative research from around the world, this handbook is an essential compendium for all qualitative researchers and students across the social sciences.

Community-Based Qualitative Research

Community-Based Qualitative Research
Author: Laura Ruth Johnson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2016-03-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1483351696

Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences by Laura Ruth Johnson is a practical text that integrates theoretical perspectives with guidelines for designing and implementing community-based qualitative research projects. Coverage of participatory research designs and approaches is complemented by chapters on specific aspects of this research process, such as developing relationships and sharing findings to strengthen programs. Included are useful handouts and templates for applying to the reader’s own projects, and end-of-chapter questions for self-reflection and class discussion. Readers will find the book’s engaging case studies, interdisciplinary real-life examples, and insights from project participants as a helpful foundation for future work in the field.

Analyzing Qualitative Data with MAXQDA

Analyzing Qualitative Data with MAXQDA
Author: Udo Kuckartz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2019-05-31
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030156710

This book presents strategies for analyzing qualitative and mixed methods data with MAXQDA software, and provides guidance on implementing a variety of research methods and approaches, e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis and qualitative content analysis, using the software. In addition, it explains specific topics, such as transcription, building a coding frame, visualization, analysis of videos, concept maps, group comparisons and the creation of literature reviews. The book is intended for masters and PhD students as well as researchers and practitioners dealing with qualitative data in various disciplines, including the educational and social sciences, psychology, public health, business or economics.

Optimization and Discrete Choice in Urban Systems

Optimization and Discrete Choice in Urban Systems
Author: Bruce G. Hutchinson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642510205

'l'he papers contained in this volume were originally presented at the International symposium on New Directions in Urban Systems Modelling held at the University of Waterloo in July, 1983. The papers have been reviewed and rewritten since that time. The exception is the introductory paper written specially by Manfred Fischer and Peter Nijkamp as an introduction to this volume. The manuscript was prepared in the word processing unit in the nepartment of Civil Engineering, university of Waterloo. The sustained work of Mrs. I. Steffler in preparing this manuscript is gratefully acknowledged. "'r. R. K. Kumar provided excellent assistance with the editorial process. The svrnposium and the preparation of this manuscript were supporteö financially by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, The Academic Development Fund and the Department of Civil Engineering, TTniversity of waterloo. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE •....••...•..•...•..........•..••.•....•.•••.••.••.•..•••••.•.••.. III Categorical Data and Choice Analysis in a Spatial Context Manfred Fischer and Peter Nijkamp .•••....•.......•.•.....•.......•.......

Artificial Intelligence for Business Optimization

Artificial Intelligence for Business Optimization
Author: Bhuvan Unhelkar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2021-08-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000409473

This book explains how AI and Machine Learning can be applied to help businesses solve problems, support critical thinking and ultimately create customer value and increase profit. By considering business strategies, business process modeling, quality assurance, cybersecurity, governance and big data and focusing on functions, processes, and people’s behaviors it helps businesses take a truly holistic approach to business optimization. It contains practical examples that make it easy to understand the concepts and apply them. It is written for practitioners (consultants, senior executives, decision-makers) dealing with real-life business problems on a daily basis, who are keen to develop systematic strategies for the application of AI/ML/BD technologies to business automation and optimization, as well as researchers who want to explore the industrial applications of AI and higher-level students.

Human Interface and the Management of Information

Human Interface and the Management of Information
Author: Hirohiko Mori
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2023-07-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031351290

This two-volume set LNCS 14015 - 14016 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the thematic area Human Interface and the Management of Information, HIMI 2023, which was held as part of HCI International 2023 which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, during July 23-28, 2023. A total of 1578 papers and 396 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2023 proceedings from a total of 7472 submissions. The papers included in the HCII-HIMI volume set were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Information design and user experience; data visualization and big data; multimodal interaction; interacting with AI and intelligent systems; Part II: Service design; knowledge in eLearning and eEducation; supporting work and collaboration.