Observing Interaction: An Introduction to Sequential Analysis

book: Observing Interaction: An Introduction to Sequential Analysis | Roger Bakeman, John M. Gottman

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	Observing Interaction: An Introduction to Sequential Analysis Roger Bakeman, John M. Gottman Cambridge University Press, 1997 - 221 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Mothers and infants exchanging gleeful vocalizations, married couples discussing their problems, children playing, birds courting, and monkeys fighting all have this in common: their interactions unfold over time. Almost anyone who is interested can observe and describe such phenomena. However, scientists usually demand more than a desription--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. The second edition clarifies and extends material from the first edition, especially with respect to data analysis. A common standard for sequential data is introduced and sequential analysis is placed on firmer, log-linear statistical footing. The second edition is designed to work as a companion volume to Analyzing Interaction (1995). 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.

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The Observer's Bible!

This book is the best for those who are beginning to learn about observational methods. It's also a handy book for those who are observational "experts" as a quick reference.

Using examples from thier own research studies, the authors guide the readers through the development of a coding scheme, data collection techniques, and (initial) data analyses. Most importantly, the authors focus on observing behavioral interactions between people and not just behaviors from single individuals.

The text is written in clear and simple terms that even those with little background in research methods can understand.

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