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Author : John Gordon MacFarlane
Publisher : Context & Content
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199682751
Explores how we might make sense of the idea that truth is relative and uses the idea to give satisfying accounts of parts of our thought and talk that resist traditional analysis.
Author : John MacFarlane
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191505218
John MacFarlane debates how we might make sense of the idea that truth is relative, and how we might use this idea to give satisfying accounts of parts of our thought and talk that have resisted traditional methods of analysis. Although there is a substantial philosophical literature on relativism about truth, going back to Plato's Theaetetus, this literature (both pro and con) has tended to focus on refutations of the doctrine, or refutations of these refutations, at the expense of saying clearly what the doctrine is. In contrast, Assessment Sensitivity begins with a clear account of what it is to be a relativist about truth, and uses this view to give satisfying accounts of what we mean when we talk about what is tasty, what we know, what will happen, what might be the case, and what we ought to do. The book seeks to provide a richer framework for the description of linguistic practices than standard truth-conditional semantics affords: one that allows not just standard contextual sensitivity (sensitivity to features of the context in which an expression is used), but assessment sensitivity (sensitivity to features of the context from which a use of an expression is assessed). The Context and Content series is a forum for outstanding original research at the intersection of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science. The general editor is François Recanati (Institut Jean-Nicod, Paris).
Author : Andrea Saltelli,Stefano Tarantola,Francesca Campolongo,Marco Ratto
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-16
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780470870945
Sensitivity analysis should be considered a pre-requisite for statistical model building in any scientific discipline where modelling takes place. For a non-expert, choosing the method of analysis for their model is complex, and depends on a number of factors. This book guides the non-expert through their problem in order to enable them to choose and apply the most appropriate method. It offers a review of the state-of-the-art in sensitivity analysis, and is suitable for a wide range of practitioners. It is focussed on the use of SIMLAB – a widely distributed freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors – for solving problems in sensitivity analysis of statistical models. Other key features: Provides an accessible overview of the current most widely used methods for sensitivity analysis. Opens with a detailed worked example to explain the motivation behind the book. Includes a range of examples to help illustrate the concepts discussed. Focuses on implementation of the methods in the software SIMLAB - a freely-available sensitivity analysis software package developed by the authors. Contains a large number of references to sources for further reading. Authored by the leading authorities on sensitivity analysis.
Author : Bianca P. Acevedo
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780128182529
The Highly Sensitive Brain is the first handbook to cover the science, measurement, and clinical discussion of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), a trait associated with enhanced responsivity, awareness, depth-of-processing and attunement to the environment and other individuals. Grounded in theoretical models of high sensitivity, this volume discusses the assessment of SPS in children and adults, as well as its health and social outcomes. This edition also synthesizes up-to-date research on the biological mechanisms associated with high sensitivity, such as its neural and genetic basis. It also discusses clinical issues related to SPS and seemingly-related disorders such as misophonia, a hyper-sensitivity to specific sounds. In addition, to practical assessment of SPS embedded throughout this volume is discussion of the biological basis of SPS, exploring why this trait exists and persists in humansand other species. The Highly Sensitive Brain is a useful handbook and may be of special interest to clinicians, physicians, health-care workers, educators, and researchers. Presents a neurobiological perspective of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) Provides assessment criteria and measurement tools for highly sensitive children and adults Discusses the health and social outcomes of being highly sensitive in children and adults Examines clinical issues related to high sensitivity Offers practical applications and a future vision for integrating high sensitivity in our society
Author : Manuel García-Carpintero,Max Kölbel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199234950
Relative Truth examines a question which has become the focus of one of the liveliest debates in philosophy: whether truth is relative to standards of taste, values, or subjective informational states. Specially written papers by leading figures, together with a helpful introduction, make this book the starting-point for future work.
Author : Elaine N. Aron
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780806536705
The 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION of the original ground-breaking book on high sensitivity with over 500,000 copies sold. ARE YOU A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON? Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you noted for your empathy? Your conscientiousness? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Dr. Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person is the life-changing guide you’ll want in your toolbox. Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. Maybe you are one of them. A similar percentage is found in over 100 species, because high sensitivity is a survival strategy. It is also a way of life for HSPs. In this 25th anniversary edition of the groundbreaking classic, Dr. Elaine Aron, a research and clinical psychologist as well as an HSP herself, helps you grasp the reality of your wonderful trait, understand your past in the light of it, and make the most of it in your future. Drawing on her many years of study and face-to-face time spent with thousands of HSPs, she explains the changes you will need to make in order to lead a fuller, richer life. Along with a new Author’s Note, the latest scientific research, and a fresh discussion of anti-depressants, this edition of The Highly Sensitive Person is more essential than ever for creating the sense of self-worth and empowerment every HSP deserves and our planet needs. “Elaine Aron has not only validated and scientifically corroborated high sensitivity as a trait—she has given a level of empowerment and understanding to a large group of the planet’s population. I thank Dr. Aron every day for her having brought this awareness to the world.” —Alanis Morissette, artist, activist, teacher
Author : Tuncer I. Ören,B.P. Zeigler,M.S. Elzas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642821448
NATO Advanced Institute Ottawa, Ontario/ Canada, July 26 - August 6, 1982
Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics,Panel on Handling Missing Data in Clinical Trials
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309186513
Randomized clinical trials are the primary tool for evaluating new medical interventions. Randomization provides for a fair comparison between treatment and control groups, balancing out, on average, distributions of known and unknown factors among the participants. Unfortunately, these studies often lack a substantial percentage of data. This missing data reduces the benefit provided by the randomization and introduces potential biases in the comparison of the treatment groups. Missing data can arise for a variety of reasons, including the inability or unwillingness of participants to meet appointments for evaluation. And in some studies, some or all of data collection ceases when participants discontinue study treatment. Existing guidelines for the design and conduct of clinical trials, and the analysis of the resulting data, provide only limited advice on how to handle missing data. Thus, approaches to the analysis of data with an appreciable amount of missing values tend to be ad hoc and variable. The Prevention and Treatment of Missing Data in Clinical Trials concludes that a more principled approach to design and analysis in the presence of missing data is both needed and possible. Such an approach needs to focus on two critical elements: (1) careful design and conduct to limit the amount and impact of missing data and (2) analysis that makes full use of information on all randomized participants and is based on careful attention to the assumptions about the nature of the missing data underlying estimates of treatment effects. In addition to the highest priority recommendations, the book offers more detailed recommendations on the conduct of clinical trials and techniques for analysis of trial data.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Cancer
ISBN : RUTGERS:43008001074782
Author : K. Asante-Duah
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789401004817
In fact, with the control and containment of most infectious conditions and diseases of the past millennium having been achieved in most developed countries, and with the resultant increase in life expectancies, much more attention seems to have shifted to degenerative health problems. Many of the degenerative health conditions have been linked to thousands of chemicals regularly encountered in human living and occupational/work environments. It is important, therefore, that human health risk assessments are undertaken on a consistent basis - in order to determine the potential impacts of the target chemicals on public health.
Author : Shane Jimerson,Amanda Nickerson,Matthew J. Mayer,Michael J. Furlong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1005 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136898273
The Handbook of School Violence and School Safety: International Research and Practice has become the premier resource for educational and mental health professionals and policymakers seeking to implement effective prevention and intervention programs that reduce school violence and promote safe and effective schools. It covers the full range of school violence and safety topics from harassment and bullying to promoting safe, secure, and peaceful schools. It also examines existing school safety programs and includes the multi-disciplinary research and theories that guide them. Examinations of current issues and projections of future research and practice are embedded within each chapter. This volume maps the boundaries of this rapidly growing and multidisciplinary field of study. Key features include... Comprehensive Coverage – The chapters are divided into three parts: Foundations; Assessment and Measurement; Prevention and Intervention Programs. Together they provide a comprehensive review of what is known about the types, causes, and effects of school violence and the most effective intervention programs that have been developed to prevent violence and promote safe and thriving school climates. Evidence-based Practice – Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention and intervention, the focus throughout is on the application of evidence-based practice to address factors most commonly associated with school violence and safety. Implications for Practice – Each chapter bridges the research-to-practice gap, with a section delineating implications for practice of the foregoing research. Chapter Structure – To ensure continuity and coherence across the book, each chapter begins with a brief abstract and ends with a table showing the implications for practice. International Focus – Acknowledging the fact that school violence and safety is a global concern, this edition has increased its focus on insights learned from cross-national research and practice outside the USA. Expertise – The editors and authors are experienced researchers, teachers, practitioners, and leaders in the school violence field, their expertise includes their breadth and depth of knowledge and experience, bridging research, policy, and practice and representing a variety of international organizations studying school violence around the world.
Author : Shayne Cox Gad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470464090
Drug Safety Evaluation Second Edition Shayne Cox Gad The updated and expanded safety guide to all aspects of the drug development process Drug Safety Evaluation, Second Edition presents an all-inclusive, practical guide for those who are responsible for ensuring the safety of drugs and biologics for patients, for health care providers, for those involved in the manufacture of medicinal products, and for all those who need to understand how the safety of these products is evaluated. This Second Edition has been extensively revised and expanded to respond to the many changes in regulatory requirements as well as pharmaceutical and technological developments. Drawing upon more than twenty years of experience, author Shayne Gad explains the scientific and philosophical bases for evaluating specific concerns (e.g., cardiovascular safety, immunogenicity, carcinogenicity, development toxicity, etc.) to provide both understanding and guidance for approaching new problems. Individual chapters address not only the general cases for safety evaluation of small and large molecules, but also all the significant major sub-cases: imaging agents, dermal and inhalation route drugs, vaccines, and gene-therapy products. Among the wide variety of topics covered are: Acute toxicity testing in pharmaceutical safety evaluation Genotoxicity Safety assessment of inhalant drugs Immunotoxicology in pharmaceutical development Large animal studies Evaluation of human tolerance and safety in clinical trials More pertinent and practical than ever to the industry, Drug Safety Evaluation, Second Edition provides a road map for safety assessment as an integral part of the development of new drugs and therapeutics.
Author : Nicholas J Talley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729579483
A new edition of this respected Australian gastroenterology textbook Completely updated, this comprehensive medical resource offers a practical, problem-based approach to the subject of clinical gastroenterology. Containing specialist content from Australian and international contributors, Clinical Gastroenterology, 3rd Edition focuses on both common and uncommon gastroenterological problems as they present in clinical practice. Building on the previous two editions, Clinical Gastroenterology features decision trees to assist clinicians in assessing patients and the treating digestive disorders. This latest edition also includes clear medical illustrations suitable for patient education, along with summary tables highlighting key points to guide General Practitioners, gastroenterology specialist trainees and medical students New to this edition • each chapter commences with a case study and contains key point summaries at the end • new chapters on inflammatory bowel disease; obesity and anti-obesity surgery; principles of anaesthesia for endoscopy and preparing patients for endoscopy; complications of endoscopy; liver transplant and end-stage liver disease • expanded sections on pancreatic masses and cysts, and radiological evaluation including the place of cross-sectional imaging • gastroenterological case studies and key point summaries in each chapter • new chapters on gastroenterological and hepatological medical conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, obesity and anti-obesity surgery, principles of anaesthesia for endoscopy and preparing patients for endoscopy, complications of endoscopy, liver transplant and end-stage liver disease • an expanded section on pancreatic cysts and masses • an expanded section on radiological evaluation including the place of cross-sectional imaging
Author : James H. McMillan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452262055
The Sage Handbook of Research on Classroom Assessment provides scholars, professors, graduate students, and other researchers and policy makers in the organizations, agencies, testing companies, and school districts with a comprehensive source of research on all aspects of K-12 classroom assessment. The handbook emphasizes theory, conceptual frameworks, and all varieties of research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) to provide an in-depth understanding of the knowledge base in each area of classroom assessment and how to conduct inquiry in the area. It presents classroom assessment research to convey, in depth, the state of knowledge and understanding that is represented by the research, with particular emphasis on how classroom assessment practices affect student achieventment and teacher behavior. Editor James H. McMillan and five Associate Editors bring the best thinking and analysis from leading classroom assessment researchers on the nature of the research, making significant contributions to this prominent and hotly debated topic in education.
Author : Michael Thrusfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1046 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118713419
This successful book, now in its third edition, continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine. Since the publication of the second edition there has been considerable expansion in the application of veterinary epidemiology: more quantitative methods are available, challenges such as the epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe in 2001 have required epidemiological investigation, and epidemiological analyses have taken on further importance with the emergence of evidence-based veterinary medicine. In this edition: Completely revised and expanded chapters; Increased attention given to the principles and concepts of epidemiology, surveillance, and diagnostic-test validation and performance; Many examples are drawn from both large and small animal medicine, and from the developing as well as the developed world This paperback edition includes a new section on risk analysis. Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference source for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It will also be essential reading for undergraduate and intermediate-level postgraduate students of epidemiology.
