Time-Varying Effect Modeling for the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences

The book introduces applied behavioral,social,and health sciences researchers to a new analytic method,the time-varying effect model (TVEM),which allows for the examination of how associations between variables change across time. It provides practical skills for specifying a wide variety of time-varying effect models and presents three novel empirical studies focused on developmental questions. Proper interpretation of the output provided by TVEM is emphasized.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book introduces applied behavioral, social, and health sciences researchers to a novel analytic method called the time-varying effect model (TVEM). It delves into the power of TVEM in advancing research on developmental and dynamic processes by examining how associations between variables change over time. The book explains that TVEM is a direct and intuitive extension of standard linear regression, allowing coefficients to change as continuous functions of real-time variables such as developmental age, historical time, time of day, and days since an event.

By employing TVEM, researchers can explore new research questions and uncover insights into complex phenomena. Readers gain practical skills in specifying various time-varying effect models, including those with continuous, binary, and count outcomes. The book presents detailed technical explanations of TVEM estimation and showcases three empirical studies focused on developmental questions. These studies employ TVEM to estimate age-varying effects, historical shifts in behavior and attitudes, and real-time changes across days relative to an event.

The volume provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the process for conducting each study, highlighting key decisions and offering sufficient detail for readers to replicate similar research. Additionally, the book discusses the broader applications of TVEM in applied research, software considerations, and future directions. Throughout, proper interpretation of the output generated by TVEM is emphasized to ensure accurate and meaningful insights.

Time-Varying Effect Modeling for the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for researchers seeking to advance their understanding of complex processes and behaviors over time. It empowers researchers to explore new avenues of inquiry and make groundbreaking contributions to their fields.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030709433
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021