Human Measurement Techniques in Speech and Language Pathology: Methods for Research and Clinical Practice

Human Measurement Techniques in Speech and Language Pathology provides an overview of elicitation methods and approaches to the qualification of data in terms of agreement and reliability. It is accessible to students, researchers, and practitioners and introduces statistical procedures for processing scores obtained in paired comparisons and signal detection theory. It also includes reader-friendly pedagogy, illustrations, tables, example reports, and exercise questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Human Measurement Techniques in Speech and Language Pathology is a comprehensive guide that delves into the realm of elicitation methods in the assessment and diagnosis of speech and language disorders. It provides a thorough exploration of various techniques employed to gather data, emphasizing their significance in understanding these disorders. Despite the advancements in technology, the role of human judgment remains paramount in the field. Written with accessibility in mind, the book caters to students, researchers, and practitioners alike, offering a comprehensive overview of human judgment elicitation procedures. These include visual analog scaling, Likert scaling, and other methods that aid in the qualitative analysis of data. Moreover, the book delves into methodological and statistical approaches to evaluate the quality of judgments obtained. It introduces statistical techniques for processing scores obtained in paired comparisons and within the framework of signal detection theory. Additionally, the book presents software tools that facilitate the calculation of numerous coefficients of reliability and agreement, aiding in the assessment of the reliability and validity of the obtained data.

Throughout the text, a reader-friendly pedagogy is employed, featuring clear instructions for using SPSS and R software. Numerous illustrations, tables, example reports, and exercise questions are provided to enhance the understanding of the material. This book serves as an invaluable companion for advanced students and researchers in the field of speech pathology, providing them with a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for their studies and research endeavors.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367512729