This innovative volume demonstrates the use of a range of statisticalapproaches to help researchers examine turning points in real data. A range ofanalytic tech... » 

This innovative volume demonstrates the use of a range of statisticalapproaches to help researchers examine turning points in real data. A range ofanalytic techniques are illustrated with real longitudinal data includingadaptations of approaches used in a variety of fields including psychologymedicine economics sociology and quality control. As such the book willappeal to a variety of researchers . Ideal for advanced students andresearchers interested in identifying and understanding significant change indata in a variety of fields including psychology medicine and health relateddisciplines education political science criminology and sociology. Thisinnovative reference will be invaluable in advanced research methods andorstatistics courses in a variety of disciplines. «