Imputation by power transformation

In this paper, a new power transformation estimator of population mean in the presence of non-response has been suggested. The estimator of mean obtained from proposed technique remains better than the estimators obtained from ratio or mean methods of imputation. The mean squared error of the resultant estimator is less than that of the estimator obtained on the basis of ratio method of imputation for the optinum choice of parameters. An estimator for estimating a parameter involved in the process of new method of imputation has been discussed. The MSE expressions for the proposed estimators have been derived analytically and compared empirically. Product method of imputation for negatively correlated variables has also been introduced. The work has been extended to the case of multi-auxiliary information to be used for imputation.     

Identification of outliers in a one-way random effects model

We distinguish between three types of outliers in a one-way random effects model. These are formally described in terms of their position relative to the main part of the observations. We propose simple rules for identifying such outliers and give an example which involves median-based statistics.     

Contents to Volume 1, 2003

Volume Contents

Contents to Volume 1, 2003     

论邓小平国家利益思想的特征

邓小平国家利益思想是邓小平理论的重要组成部分,它在国家政治利益、国家经济利益、国家安全利益和国家文化利益等方面,都形成了自己鲜明的特征,是我国制定对内对外政策的依据.     

Entscheidungsprozesse fördern

Promoting decision processes. An example of the work of parish advice/organisation development First, you will find an exmaple of the kind of work done in parish advice/organisation development. Then the development of the working concept of parish advice/organisation development is highlighted. The example shows the advisory structuring of a decision finding process concerning the question: which of the four existing parish centres should be closed in the future?     

Strategien des Konfliktmanagements

Strategies of conflict management. Coaching, supervision and organisational development in comparisonHow do different kinds of professional consultants engage in conflict management and what do they concentrate on most in their consulting work? This article explores and compares the approaches of professional coaches, supervisors and organisational consultants, focussing on the central differences and commonalities of the consulting approaches that emerge from three case studies of conflict resolution. Whereas coaching, relying on the idea that conflicts in a business are best addressed by leaders and a top-down strategy, trains executives in conflict resolution, supervision and organisational consulting emphasize a participatory model that involves all the affected parties in conflict resolution. The author considers the various consequences these approaches have for those seeking help, as well as the substantive and methodological differences become evident in the course of consulting sessions.     

Zur Bedeutung der Supervision bei stationärer Psychotherapie am Beispiel von psychosomatischen Kliniken

The importance of supervision in inpatient psychotherapy settings such as hospitals for behavioral medicineThis article deals with the organization of supervision in hospitals that offer intensive inpatient psychotherapy (hospitals for behavioral medicine). The ?integrative model“ for supervision proposed by A. Schreyögg (1991) constitutes the theoretical basis. The author discusses the qualification of supervisors as well as aspects of different approaches to supervision, such as the psychoanalytical and the cognitive-behavioral approach. In doing so, she puts primary importance on the reflection of issues on the systemic, i.e. organizational level. At the end, a model for the organization of qualified internal supervision is proposed.     

Medien und Emotionen

Media and emotionsWhy do we cry, get scared and laugh in cinema? Some psychological foundations of media perception are explained. Among those are Piaget’s perspective overtaking and the theory of mind — a believe of what others believe. These theories make clear, why we not only accept sudden changes in perspective, but why they are absolutely essential for the ability to follow a story. Emotions are essential for the empathy in fictional stories. Describing the basic emotions fear, sadness, repulsion, anger and happiness we can understand how emotions are triggered and how those triggers are used in film and TV to evoke certain moods.     

Eintages-Coaching Standortbestimmung einer Pflegedienstleiterin

One-day-coaching. Position finding of a head nurseIn a one-day-coaching, a head nurse prepared for her new position in a second hospital. Using the Bochum Professional Personality Inventory a potential analysis was conducted. Her new range of responsibility was compared with the outcomes of this analysis, with theoretical aspects concerning ?managing managers“ and with her present co-operation with colleagues and superiors. Basing on new insights regarding her abilities and resources, she developed a plan of actions.     

„Teamsupervision“ — ein Mythos? Ein kritischer Essay

?Team supervision“ — a myth? A critical essayThe author demonstrates, that team supervision often is highly charged with ideological traditions. She exemplifies this on the one hand by the concept and the significance of “team” and on the other hand by the traditions of team supervision. She recommends, that the involved persons should bring to mind the substantial significance and the function of “team” and of “team supervision”, and they should exactly reconsider the goals of this setting.