The Oxford Handbook of Quantitative Methods, Volume 1 [Paperback]

Research today demands the application of sophisticated and powerful research tools. Fulfilling this need,The Oxford Handbook of Quantitative Methods in Psychologyis the complete tool box to deliver the most valid and generalizable answers to today's complex research questions. It is a one-stop source for learning and reviewing current best-practices in quantitative methods as practiced in the social, behavioral, and educational sciences.

Comprising two volumes, this handbook covers a wealth of topics related to quantitative research methods. It begins with essential philosophical and ethical issues related to science and quantitative research. It then addresses core measurement topics before delving into the design of studies. Principal issues related to modern estimation and mathematical modeling are also detailed. Topics in the handbook then segway into the realm of statistical inference and modeling with chapters dedicated to classical approaches as well as modern latent variable approaches. Numerous chapters associated with longitudinal data and more specialized techniques round out this broad selection of topics. Comprehensive, authoritative, and user-friendly, this two-volume set will be an indispensable resource for serious researchers across the social, behavioral, and educational sciences.

1. Introduction
Todd Little

2. The Philosophy of Quantitative Methods
Brian D. Haig

3. Quantitative Methods and Ethics
Ralph L. Rosnow and Robert Rosenthal

4. Special Populations
Keith F. Widaman, Dawnt? R. Early, and Rand D. Conger

5. Theory Construction, Model Building, and Model Selection
James Jaccard

6. Teaching Quantitative Psychology
Lisa L. Harlow

7. Modern Test Theory
R. P. McDonald

8. The IRT Tradition and its Applications
R.J. de Ayala

9. Survey Design and Measure Development
Paul E. Spector

10. High Stakes Test Construction and Test Use
Neal M. ls.