Statistical Analysis of Longitudinal Categorical Data in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Introduction with Computer Illustrations

ISBN-13: 9780805831818 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 272 str.

Alexander Von Eye; Alexander Von Eye; Keith E. Niedermeier

Opis

This text provides a comprehensive resource for analyzing a variety of categorical data. It emphasizes the application of many recent advances of longitudinal categorical statistical methods. Each chapter provides a basic methodology, helpful applications, examples using data from all fields of the social sciences, computer tutorials and exercises. After defining categorical data and reviewing the basics of log-linear modelling, the book examines log-linear models for repeated observations, chi-square partitioning, prediction analysis and configural frequency analysis. Written for social scientists and students, no advanced mathematical training is required. Step-by-step commented command files are given for both the CDAS and the SPSS software programmes so that readers can follow examples and specify command files for their own data. The book illustrates and teaches how to answer important research questions using categorical data.

Recenzje

"...fills an important gap by providing a good introduction to the subject of categorical data analysis with a minimum set of prerequisites....This book builds on basic concepts that guide the reader from familiar ideas about categorical data to advanced topics involving prediction and trend analysis. Tutorials are used in chapter introductions as pedagogical devices to quickly convey the purpose of the chapter topic using simple examples to illustrate basic principles."
—Contemporary Psychology

Spis treści

Contents: Preface. Describing Categorical Variables. Log-Linear Modeling. Log-Linear Models for Repeated Observations. Chi-Square Partitioning Models. Prediction Analysis. Configural Frequency Analysis of Repeated Observations.

O autorze

Authored by von Eye, Alexander; Niedermeier, Keith E.