Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods for Social Science Research

by Soleman H. Abu-Bader

Overview

Unlike other advanced statistical texts, this book combines the theory and practice behind a number of statistical techniques which students of the social sciences need to evaluate, analyze, and test their research hypotheses.

Each chapter discusses the purpose, rationale, and assumptions for using each statistical test, rather than focusing on the memorization of formulas. The tests are further elucidated throughout the text by real examples of analysis. Of particular value to students is the book's detailed discussion of how to utilize SPSS to run each test, read its output, interpret, and write the results.

Advanced & Multivariate Statistical Methods for Social Science Research is an indispensable resource for students of disciplines as varied as social work, nursing, public health, psychology, and education.

Electronic database files are available for student and instructor use.http://lyceumbooks.com/StudentResources.htm

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190616397
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Soleman H. Abu-Bader (Ph.D. University of Utah, MSW Augsburg College) is associate professor in the School of Social Work at Howard University. He has worked as a social work practitioner, researcher, and teacher. He is the author of Using Statistical Methods in Social Work Practice (2006)as well as several articles that focus on the elderly, welfare, depression, and organizational behavior.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: REVIEW OF BIVARIATE STATISTICAL TESTS
CHAPTER 2: DATA EVALUATION: DATA CLEANING, MIISING VALUES, OUTLIER CASES, NORMALITY, AND DATA TRANSFORMATION
CHAPTER 3: SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION
CHAPTER 4: MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 5: LOGISTIC REGRESSION ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 6: TWO-WAY ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE
CHAPTER 7: TWO-WAY ANALYSIS OF COVARIANCE
CHAPTER 8: REPEATED MEASURES ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE
CHAPTER 9: MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE AND COVARIANCE
CHAPTER 10: CANONICAL CORRELATION ANALYSIS
APPENDIX - Data Files
REFERENCES
INDEX