Multilevel Modeling for Social and Personality Psychology (The SAGE Library of Methods in Social and Personality Psychology)

Multilevel modeling (MLM) is a key method used by social and personality psychologists in their research. This volume begins with a rationale for MLM, especially as applied to these fields, and then proceeds in a non-technical, very accessible fashion to eluciudate on how the method can and should be applied in research. Different aspects of MLM such as centering and modeling error terms are discussed, and examining hypotheses within the multilevel framework is considered in detail. Step by step instructions for conducting multilevel analyses using the program HLM are presented, and these instructions are linked to data sets and program files on a website. This text will be perfect for all advanced students and researchers in social and personality psychology using MLM as part of their studies or research. The volume begins with a rationale for multilevel modeling (MLM). Different aspects of MLM such as centering and modeling error terms are discussed, and examining hypotheses within the multilevel framework is considered in detail. Step by step instructions for conducting multilevel analyses using the program HLM are presented, and these instructions are linked to data sets and program files on a website. The SAGE Library in Social and Personality Psychology Methods provides students and researchers with an understanding of the methods and techniques essential to conducting cutting-edge research. Each volume within the Library explains a specific topic and has been written by an active scholar (or scholars) with expertise in that particular methodological domain. Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, the volumes are clear and accessible for all readers. In each volume, a topic is introduced, applications are discussed, and readers are led step by step through worked examples. In addition, advice about how to interpret and prepare results for publication are presented. cover 1 Introduction 5 Multilevel Random Coefficient Models_ Basics 9 Multilevel Random Coefficient Models_ Some Advanced Topics 23 Conceptualizing the Multilevel Structure 32 Using HLM 41 References 58 Resources _ 60 Index 61 Blank Page 2 Implicit Measures is a key method used in experimental social psychology. Students and researchers often struggle to apply the method and this is the only up-to-date, clear and practical guide to understanding and using it. The only up-to-date, clear and practical guide to understanding and using MLM - authored by a world-renowned researcher in the field who can incorporate his own data to show how the method is applied