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Philosophical foundations of quantitative research methodology / Chong Ho Yu.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Yu, Chong Ho, 1963-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematical statistics--Philosophy.
- Mathematical statistics.
- Mathematics--Philosophy.
- Mathematics.
- Statistics--Philosophy.
- Statistics.
- Philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- 172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Maryland : University Press of America, 2006.
- Summary:
- This book is a crystallization of author Chong Ho Yu's contemplation on the meaning of quantitative methods from the perspectives of history and the philosophy of science. Emphasizing the importance of a data analyst always knowing where the numbers come from, Yu broadens the search to include a gamut of questions exploring the foundations of quantitative research. This informative book is written for readers with an intermediate knowledge of statistics and philosophy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [145] - 168) and index.
- ISBN:
- 076183429X
- OCLC:
- 70127951
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