{"product_id":"maximum-likelihood-for-social-science-strategies-for-analysis-hardback-9781107185821","title":"Maximum Likelihood for Social Science; Strategies for Analysis (Hardback) 9781107185821","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMaximum Likelihood for Social Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStrategies for Analysis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical, example-driven introduction to maximum likelihood for the social sciences. Emphasizes computation in R, model selection and interpretation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael D. Ward (Author), John S. Ahlquist (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107185821, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 November 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e322 pages, 49 b\/w illus.  43 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… offer[s] an excellent text with the goal to introduce social scientists to the maximum likelihood principle in a practical way.' M. Oromaner, Choice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis volume provides a practical introduction to the method of maximum likelihood as used in social science research. Ward and Ahlquist focus on applied computation in R and use real social science data from actual, published research. Unique among books at this level, it develops simulation-based tools for model evaluation and selection alongside statistical inference. The book covers standard models for categorical data as well as counts, duration data, and strategies for dealing with data missingness. By working through examples, math, and code, the authors build an understanding about the contexts in which maximum likelihood methods are useful and develop skills in translating mathematical statements into executable computer code. Readers will not only be taught to use likelihood-based tools and generate meaningful interpretations, but they will also acquire a solid foundation for continued study of more advanced statistical techniques.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Concepts, Theory, and Implementation: 1. Introduction to maximum likelihood\u003cbr\u003e 2. Theory\u003cbr\u003e 3. Maximum likelihood for binary outcomes\u003cbr\u003e 4. Implementing MLE\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Model Evaluation and Interpretation: 5. Model evaluation and selection\u003cbr\u003e 6. Inference and interpretation\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Generalized Linear Model: 7. The generalized linear model\u003cbr\u003e 8. Ordered categorical variable models 9. Models for nominal data\u003cbr\u003e 10. Strategies for analyzing count data\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Advanced Topics: 10. Duration\u003cbr\u003e 11. Strategies for missing data\u003cbr\u003e Part V. A Look Ahead: 13. Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e], Research methods: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Research methods: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Research%20methods:%20general%20%5BGPS%5D%22\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/a\u003e], Research \u0026amp; information: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Research \u0026amp; information: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Research%20\u0026amp;%20information:%20general%20%5BGP%5D%22\"\u003eGP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004728398104,"sku":"9781107185821","price":72.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107185821i_2fcda30a-8a3e-4daf-b6d7-cd2edbd9dc23.jpg?v=1691362641","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/maximum-likelihood-for-social-science-strategies-for-analysis-hardback-9781107185821","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}