ARIMA vs. Spectral Analysis : An Application on Mood Diaries

Sonja Katajun Lindenberg

ISBN 10: 3836466112 / ISBN 13: 9783836466110

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Mär 2008, 2008

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Neuware - This book aims to introduce the reader to the time-domain and frequency-domain techniques of time series analysis.Both methods are compared and their equivalence is discussed. The application in psychological research is demonstrated on an example of mood diaries, similar to the study of Larsen and Kasimatis (1990). Univariate and bivariate time series analysis is done regarding the question whether time series techniques reveal deeper information than traditional methods. Special methodological issues and possible errors are discussed in terms of technical advancement. Empirical results showed that, contrary to the original study, there were no circaseptum rhythms in mood. Methodological results showed that the equivalence of both approaches can be used to crossvalidate the results for an improved model identification. Aggregation of mood raw data appears to be unjustifiable since mood processes differ very much between individuals. Recommendations are made for the user.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ARIMA vs. Spectral Analysis : An Application on Mood Diaries
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Mär 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3836466112
• ISBN 13: 9783836466110
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 24W x 0H x 0D centimeters 24 centimeters width by 0 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth
• Weight: 220 grams

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Format Paperback Subject Technology General Publisher VDM Verlag Dr

About the Author

Sonja Katajun Lindenberg was a student of Psychology at the University of Heidelberg. Since 2008 she works as a a scientific member at the Center for Psychotherapy Research, University Hospital Heidelberg.