Introduction to Facet Theory

As an introduction to facet theory this book is good. . . . Many simple examples. --Publication of International Statistical Institute Through the use of detailed examples the authors introduce readers to the use of facet theory as a method for integrating content design with data analysis. They show how facet theory provides a strategy for conceptualizing a study for formulating the study′s variables in terms of its purposes for systematic sampling of the variables and for formulating hypotheses. The book is organized into two parts. Part I introduces the reader to mapping with specific emphasis on mapping sentences and Part II explores procedures for processing multivariate data. The book concludes with a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry and the difference between a research question and observational questions. Introduction to Facet Theory will provide researchers with a useful technique for constructing questionnaires and for designing research instruments.