Observing interaction : an introduction to sequential analysis
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Observing interaction : an introduction to sequential analysis
Cambridge University Press, 1997
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. 198-204
Includes index
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
- 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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