Applied multivariate research; design and interpretation.1412904129 Applied multivariate research; design and interpretation. Meyers, Lawrence S. et al. Sage Publications 2006 722 pages $89.95 Hardcover HA31 Emphasizing conceptual understanding over mathematical treatment, Meyers (California State U.), Gamst (U. of La Verne), and Guarino (Auburn U.) present an introduction to the design and interpretation of multivariate statistical research. Design chapters cover data screening, bivariate correlation and simple linear regression Simple linear regression A regression analysis between only two variables, one dependent and the other explanatory. , multiple regression, logistic regression, discriminant function analysis Discriminant function analysis involves the predicting of a categorical dependent variable by one or more continuous or binary independent variables. It is statistically the opposite of MANOVA. , univariate comparisons of means, multivariate analysis of the variance, principal components and factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis In statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is a special form of factor analysis. It is used to assess the the number of factors and the loadings of variables. , path analysis and structural equation modeling Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a statistical technique for testing and estimating causal relationships using a combination of statistical data and qualitative causal assumptions. , and applying models to different groups. Each of these design chapters is a accompanied by a companion discussion of the actual performance of the data analysis using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (statistics, tool) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences - (SPSS) The flagship program of SPSS, Inc., written in the late 1960s. ["SPSS X User's Guide", SPSS, Inc. 1986]. ). Some familiarity with introductory statistics and research design topics such as nonexperimental (correlational), quasi- experimental, and experimental design is assumed. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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