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Computational modeling is now ubiquitous in psychology, and
researchers who are not modelers may find it increasingly difficult
to follow the theoretical developments in their field. This book
presents an integrated framework for the development and
application of models in psychology and related disciplines.
Researchers and students are given the knowledge and tools to
interpret models published in their area, as well as to develop,
fit, and test their own models. Both the development of models and
key features of any model are covered, as are the applications of
models in a variety of domains across the behavioural sciences. A
number of chapters are devoted to fitting models using maximum
likelihood and Bayesian estimation, including fitting hierarchical
and mixture models. Model comparison is described as a core
philosophy of scientific inference, and the use of models to
understand theories and advance scientific discourse is explained.
Computational modeling is now ubiquitous in psychology, and
researchers who are not modelers may find it increasingly difficult
to follow the theoretical developments in their field. This book
presents an integrated framework for the development and
application of models in psychology and related disciplines.
Researchers and students are given the knowledge and tools to
interpret models published in their area, as well as to develop,
fit, and test their own models. Both the development of models and
key features of any model are covered, as are the applications of
models in a variety of domains across the behavioural sciences. A
number of chapters are devoted to fitting models using maximum
likelihood and Bayesian estimation, including fitting hierarchical
and mixture models. Model comparison is described as a core
philosophy of scientific inference, and the use of models to
understand theories and advance scientific discourse is explained.
The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books
covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published
within weeks of the Act, they offer expert commentary by leading
names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a
full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution
to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any
practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.
The Fraud Act 2006 creates a new general offence of fraud with a
maximum custodial sentence of ten years; replacing all previous
deception offences as detailed under the Theft Acts 1968-1996. This
new offence can be committed in three ways; - By false
representation - By failing to disclose information - By abuse of
position The Act also creates new offences of obtaining services
dishonestly, and replaces the existing 'going equipped' offence, to
criminalise the act of possessing or making material for use in
frauds. This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the
Fraud Act 2006 and extracts from related relevant legislation,
together with expert narrative. The authors provide detailed and
practical commentary logically following the structure of the Act,
on the effect of the legislation, its probable interpretation, and
its impact on the existing law of dishonesty.
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