Using Multivariate Statistics

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Statistics. An in-depth introduction to today's most commonly used statistical and multivariate techniques Using Multivariate Statistics, 7th Edition presents complex statistical procedures in a way that is maximally useful and accessible to researchers who may not be statisticians. The authors focus on the benefits and limitations of applying a technique to a data set – when, why, and how to do it. Only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics is assumed. Students using this text will learn to conduct numerous types of multivariate statistical analyses; find the best technique to use; understand limitations to applications; and learn how to use SPSS and SAS syntax and output. 0134790545/ 9780134790541 Using Multivariate Statistics, 7/e Front Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface 1. Introduction 2. Guide to Statistical Techniques 3. Review of Univariate and Bivariate Statistics 4. Cleaning Up Your Act 5. Multiple Regression 6. Analysis of Covariance 7. Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Covariance 8. Profile Analysis: The Multivariate Approach to Repeated Measures 9. Discriminant Analysis 10. Logistic Regression 11. Survival/Failure Analysis 12. Canonical Correlation 13. Principal Components and Factor Analysis 14. Structural Equation Modeling 15. Multilevel Linear Modeling 16. Multiway Frequency Analysis 17. Timee-Series Analysis 18. An Overview of the General Linear Model Appendix A: Skimpy Introduction to Matrix Algebra Appendix B: Research Designs for Complete Examples Appendix C: Statistical Tables References Index Back Cover