Formal Methods in Developmental Psychology
Author | : Jeffrey Bisanz |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461246947 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461246946 |
Rating | : 4/5 (946 Downloads) |
Download or read book Formal Methods in Developmental Psychology written by Jeffrey Bisanz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current and comprehensive, Formal Methods in Developmental Psychology reviews and explains the advantages and details of recent methodological advances in developmental psychology. The latest progress in the use of mathematical and computer-based tools in the formulation of theories and data analysis are discussed. Individual chapters describe different approaches to computer simulation and to mathematical modeling, as well as the use of these models in a number of substantive areas including infant vision, perception of intelligence, spatial knowledge, and memory processes. This unique contribution to the "Springer Series in Cognitive Development" allows the reader a better understanding of the many forms of modeling through explicit descriptions of the steps involved in the use of various methods.