Looking to extend your understanding of statistical methods and data analysis skills? This text shows you how to apply advanced statistical models to data across the behavioural and social sciences.This approachable book explains how to develop, estimate, and test statistical models with demonstrations using R. It gives you a strong grounding in key techniques such as multiple regression, multilevel modelling, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling, and helps you move b...

Statistical methods in modern research increasingly entail developing, estimating and testing models for data. Rather than rigid methods of data analysis, the need today is for more flexible methods for modelling data.In this logical, easy-to-follow and exceptionally clear book, David Flora provides a comprehensive survey of the major statistical procedures currently used. His innovative model-based approach teaches you how to:Understand and ...

With a catastrophic fungal pandemic, the post-apocalypse, a moral quest despite societal breakdowns, humans hunting humans or morphed into grotesque infected, The Last of Us video games and HBO series have exhilarated, frightened, and broken the hearts of millions of gamers and viewers. The Last of Us and Theology: Violence, Ethics, Redemption? is a richly diverse and probing edited volume featuring essays from academics across the world to examine theological and ethical...

Real exam strategies to help you avoid pitfalls and errors on the Emergency Medicine Oral Boards!Everything you need to remember PLUS what to say and do!EXCEL on the exam with:A detailed description of the exam, including format, scoring, what to expect on exam day, content, recommended study plan, preparation advice, and additional resourcesThe language and technique you need to excel!...

Historian and novelist Song WooHye chronicles the life of Yun Dong-ju (1917-1945), one of the most beloved and important poets in the modern Korean literary canon, widely considered Korea's "National Poet". Beginning with the history of the North Gando region (now Yanbian, China), where Yun was born, and ending with facts behind the publication of his only and posthumous poetry collection, Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem, this critical biography elucidates who Yun Dong-ju really was, wi...

The ITIL 4 Digital IT and Strategy (DITS) reference and revision guide is one of five ITIL 4 revision aids published by TSO, following on from ITIL 4 Foundation revision guide. It focuses on the alignment of digital business strategy with IT strategy. It also covers how disruption from new technologies is impacting organizations and how businesses are responding. Key topics include, using DITS in an organization, DITS and digital disruption, strategic approaches for digital organizations, ...

Three of the ever-popular Sheridan’s finest playsBorn in Dublin in 1751, Richard Brinsley Sheridan was a theatre impresario, statesman and the most celebrated playwright of his time. His brilliantly witty comedies of manners have become part of the literary canon, and are frequently performed around the world. This collection comprises three classic radio productions of his best works, performed by star casts including Barbara Mitchell, Rolf Lefebvre, Dorot...

A Financial Times Best Book of the YearBlending fact and fiction, China Dream is an unflinching satire of totalitarianism. Ma Daode, a corrupt and lecherous party official, is feeling pleased with himself. He has an impressive office, three properties, and multiple mistresses who text him day and night. After decades of loyal service, he has been appointed director of the China Dream Bureau, charged with replacing people's private dreams with Pres...