Observation Oriented Modeling: Analysis of Cause in the Behavioral Sciences (Elsevier Science & Technology Books) - Hardcover

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James W. Grice (B.S., Wright State University; Ph.D., University of new Mexico) is a professor of psychology at Oklahoma State University. his work appears in such journals as Multivariate Behavioral Research, Psychological Methods, and the Journal of Personality. His computer program, Idiogrid, is in circulation in over 30 different countries worldwide.

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Traditional methods of data analysis in psychology have long been criticized by scientists and philosophers, the American Psychological Association, and the National Institute for Mental Health. However up to now, no reasonable alternative had been presented. Observation Oriented Modeling (OOM) changes that. OOM is not just another statistical or data analysis methodology that relies upon effect sizes, p levels, or r-squares, but rather a straightforward evaluation of the precise consequences specified by a theory or hypothesis. OOM develops integrated models to accurately explain patterns of observation.

Observation Oriented Modeling introduces this new methodology, what it is and does to advance psychology as a science. Numerous examples are presented of how to interpret data using OOM.

Features:

• Provides a new accurate means of data analysis
• Offers integrated modeling
• Contains numerous case examples of models and analysis