Author : Klaus Krippendorff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 42,75 MB
Release : 2022-12-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1000285294
Features: Provides an overview of methods for assessing the reliability of generating data Expands a statistic proposed by the author, already widely used in the social sciences Includes many easy to follow numerical examples to illustrate the measures Written to be useful to beginning and advanced researchers from many disciplines, notably linguistics, sociology, psychometric and educational research, and medical science.
Author : Klaus Krippendorff
Publisher : Chapman & Hall/CRC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,63 MB
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781003112020
"All data are the result of human actions whether by experimentations, observations, or declarations. As such, the presumption of knowing what data are about is subject of imperfections that can affect the validity of research efforts. With calls for data-based research comes the need to assure the reliability of generated data. Especially the reliability of converting texts into analyzable data has become a burning issue in several areas. However, this issue has been met by only a few limited, and sometimes misleading measures of the extent to which data can be trusted as surrogates of the phenomena of analytical interests. The statistic proposed by the author - "Krippendorff's Alpha" - is widely used in the social sciences, not only where human judgements are involved but also where measurements are compared. This book expands on the author's seminal work in content analysis and develops methods for assessing the reliability of the kind of data that previously defied evaluations for this purpose. It opens with a discussion of the epistemology of reliable data, then presents the most basic alpha coefficient for the single-valued coding of predefined units. This largely familiar way of measuring reliability provides the platform for the succeeding chapters which start with an overview of alternative coefficients and then expand alpha one quality after another, including to cope with the reliabilities of multi-valued coding, segmenting texts into meaningful units, big data, and information retrievals. It also includes a chapter on how to diagnose and remedy imperfections and one on applicable standards, all converging on the statistical issues of the reliability of generating data. Features: Provides an overview of methods for assessing the reliability of generating data Expands a statistic proposed by the author, already widely used in the social sciences Includes many easy to follow numerical examples to illustrate the measures Written to be useful to beginning and advanced researchers from many disciplines, notably linguistics, sociology, psychometric and educational research, and medical science"--
Author : Gregory Levitin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 27,71 MB
Release : 2006-02-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1846282454
Many real systems are composed of multi-state components with different performance levels and several failure modes. These affect the whole system's performance. Most books on reliability theory cover binary models that allow a system only to function perfectly or fail completely. "The Universal Generating Function in Reliability Analysis and Optimization" is the first book that gives a comprehensive description of the universal generating function technique and its applications in binary and multi-state system reliability analysis. Features: - an introduction to basic tools of multi-state system reliability and optimization; - applications of the universal generating function in widely used multi-state systems; - examples of the adaptation of the universal generating function to different systems in mechanical, industrial and software engineering. This monograph will be of value to anyone interested in system reliability, performance analysis and optimization in industrial, electrical and nuclear engineering.
Author : Gerald W. Hopple
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 24,9 MB
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0429708394
In the aftermath of the "explosion" of "hard" data sets in the 1960s for the study of international relations, there has been a movement back toward the use of various experts to quantify the more elusive aspects of the international situation. These aspects range from the beliefs and perceptions of decision makers to the array of stresses that confront nation-states both internally and externally. This volume reflects the most recent and innovative work in the use of data generated by academic, policy, and other experts. The authors discuss expert-generated data as a means of data making, data refinement, and policy analysis. They present all of the major expert-based approaches and offer a variety of methodological and substantive applications.
Author : Klaus Krippendorff
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 35,71 MB
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1506395643
What matters in people’s social lives? What motivates and inspires our society? How do we enact what we know? Since the first edition published in 1980, Content Analysis has helped shape and define the field. In the highly anticipated Fourth Edition, award-winning scholar and author Klaus Krippendorff introduces readers to the most current method of analyzing the textual fabric of contemporary society. Students and scholars will learn to treat data not as physical events but as communications that are created and disseminated to be seen, read, interpreted, enacted, and reflected upon according to the meanings they have for their recipients. Interpreting communications as texts in the contexts of their social uses distinguishes content analysis from other empirical methods of inquiry. Organized into three parts, Content Analysis first examines the conceptual aspects of content analysis, then discusses components such as unitizing and sampling, and concludes by showing readers how to trace the analytical paths and apply evaluative techniques. The Fourth Edition has been completely revised to offer readers the most current techniques and research on content analysis, including new information on reliability and social media. Readers will also gain practical advice and experience for teaching academic and commercial researchers how to conduct content analysis.
Author : Ronald T. Anderson
Publisher :
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 13,86 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Electric power-plants
ISBN :
This report presents the results of a study of the quality assurance and reliability (QA & R) practices employed by the conventional electric power generating industry to provide a fram of reference for PV (photovoltaics) program QA & R activities. The power industry is, within the past several years, adopting many of the reliability/maintainability program elements originally applied in military and space programs. These efforts coupled with the more traditional quality assurance practices are resulting in substantial operating plant cost savings.
Author : Rashmi Agrawal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 14,94 MB
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1000098303
The idea behind this book is to simplify the journey of aspiring readers and researchers to understand Big Data, IoT and Machine Learning. It also includes various real-time/offline applications and case studies in the fields of engineering, computer science, information security and cloud computing using modern tools. This book consists of two sections: Section I contains the topics related to Applications of Machine Learning, and Section II addresses issues about Big Data, the Cloud and the Internet of Things. This brings all the related technologies into a single source so that undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians and people in industry can easily understand them. Features Addresses the complete data science technologies workflow Explores basic and high-level concepts and services as a manual for those in the industry and at the same time can help beginners to understand both basic and advanced aspects of machine learning Covers data processing and security solutions in IoT and Big Data applications Offers adaptive, robust, scalable and reliable applications to develop solutions for day-to-day problems Presents security issues and data migration techniques of NoSQL databases
Author : Robert Johnson
Publisher : HiTeX Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2024-10-27
Category : Computers
ISBN :
"Synthetic Data Generation: A Beginner’s Guide" offers an insightful exploration into the emerging field of synthetic data, essential for anyone navigating the complexities of data science, artificial intelligence, and technology innovation. This comprehensive guide demystifies synthetic data, presenting a detailed examination of its core principles, techniques, and prospective applications across diverse industries. Designed with accessibility in mind, it equips beginners and seasoned practitioners alike with the necessary knowledge to leverage synthetic data's potential effectively. Delving into the nuances of data sources, generation techniques, and evaluation metrics, this book serves as a practical roadmap for mastering synthetic data. Readers will gain a robust understanding of the advantages and limitations, ethical considerations, and privacy concerns associated with synthetic data usage. Through real-world examples and industry insights, the guide illuminates the transformative role of synthetic data in enhancing innovation while safeguarding privacy. With an eye on both present applications and future trends, "Synthetic Data Generation: A Beginner’s Guide" prepares readers to engage with the evolving challenges and opportunities in data-centric fields. Whether for academic enrichment, professional development, or as a primer for new data enthusiasts, this book stands as an essential resource in understanding and implementing synthetic data solutions.
Author : Bruce B. Frey
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 2005 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2021-12-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1071812114
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design maps out how one makes decisions about research design, interprets data, and draws valid inferences, undertakes research projects in an ethical manner, and evaluates experimental design strategies and results. From A-to-Z, this four-volume work covers the spectrum of research design strategies and topics including, among other things: fundamental research design principles, ethics in the research process, quantitative versus qualitative and mixed-method designs, completely randomized designs, multiple comparison tests, diagnosing agreement between data and models, fundamental assumptions in analysis of variance, factorial treatment designs, complete and incomplete block designs, Latin square and related designs, hierarchical designs, response surface designs, split-plot designs, repeated measures designs, crossover designs, analysis of covariance, statistical software packages, and much more. Research design, with its statistical underpinnings, can be especially daunting for students and novice researchers. At its heart, research design might be described simply as a formalized approach toward problem solving, thinking, and acquiring knowledge, the success of which depends upon clearly defined objectives and appropriate choice of statistical design and analysis to meet those objectives. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design will assist students and researchers with their work while providing vital information on research strategies.
Author : Ali Emrouznejad
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 2022-02-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030873048
This book aims to provide the necessary background to work with big data blockchain by introducing some novel applications in service operations for both academics and interested practitioners, and to benefit society, industry, academia, and government. Presenting applications in a variety of industries, this book intends to cover theory, research, development, and applications of big data and blockchain, as embedded in the fields of mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, economics, business, management, and life sciences, to help service operations management.
