Phil Hiver is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, USA. His research interests include instructed language learning and the role of psycho-social factors in second language teaching and learning.

Part I. Introduction to Complexity Theory

Chapter 1. Introduction 

Chapter 2. What is Complexity Theory?

Chapter 3. Applying Complexity Theory to Research

Part II. Qualitative Methods

Chapter 4. Qualitative Comparative Analysis

Chapter 5. Process Tracing

Chapter 6. Concept Mapping

Chapter 7. Agent-Based Modeling

Chapter 8. Retrodictive Qualitative Modeling

Chapter 9. Social Network Analysis

Chapter 10. Design Based Research Methods

Part III. Quantitative Methods  

Chapter 11. Panel Designs

Chapter 12. Latent Growth Curve Modeling

Chapter 13. Multilevel Modeling

Chapter 14. Time Series Analysis

Chapter 15. Experience Sampling Method

Chapter 16. Single-Case Designs

Chapter 17. Idiodynamic Method 

Part IV. C The Future of CDST Methodology

Chapter 18. Method Integration  

Chapter 19. Glossary and Further Resources for CDS Methodology