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Observing Interaction
An Introduction to Sequential Analysis

2nd Edition

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Authors:
Roger Bakeman, Georgia State University
John M. Gottman, University of Washington

Date Published: March 1997
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9780521574273

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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.
- Clarifies and extends material from the first edition, second edition includes expanded section on electronics and more detailed sections on sequential analysis
- Written in clear, straightforward language
- Highly accessible, fundamental concepts can be understood without statistical background
- First edition very well reviewed, praising its comprehensiveness and accessibility
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'The book is an excellent primer for the novice and a good methods reminder for the experienced. Its major point, that sequential observation has been ignored, is a good one. It is written in a clear, readable, self-contained style with the exception of the last two chapters which require the use of additional resources listed in the bibliography. It contains very useful tables and figures, examples, and repeated summaries of major points made in each chapter and chapter section.' American Journal of Primatology

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Product details
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: March 1997
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521574273
- length: 224 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 153 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.315kg
- contains: 30 b/w illus. 13 tables
- availability: Available
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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Authors
Roger Bakeman, Georgia State University
John M. Gottman, University of Washington