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Now in its 6^th edition, the authoritative textbook Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, continues to provide advanced students with a practical and conceptual understanding of statistical procedures through examples and data-sets from actual research studies. With the added expertise of co-author Keenan Pituch (University of Texas-Austin), this 6^th edition retains many key features of the previous editions, including its breadth and depth of coverage, a review chapter on matrix algebra, applied coverage of MANOVA, and emphasis on statistical...

Now in its 6^th edition, the authoritative textbook Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, continues to provide advanced students with a practical and conceptual understanding of statistical procedures through examples and data-sets from actual research studies. With the added expertise of co-author Keenan Pituch (University of Texas-Austin), this 6^th edition retains many key features of the previous editions, including its breadth and depth of coverage, a review chapter on matrix algebra, applied coverage of MANOVA, and emphasis on statistical...

This engaging book helps readers identify and then discard 52 misconceptions about data and statistical summaries. The focus is on major concepts contained in typical undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, research methods, or quantitative analysis. Interactive Internet exercises that further promote undoing the misconceptions are found on the book's website.

The author's accessible discussion of each misconception has five parts:

The Misconception - a brief description of the misunderstanding

Evidence that the Misconception Exists -...

This engaging book helps readers identify and then discard 52 misconceptions about data and statistical summaries. The focus is on major concepts contained in typical undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, research methods, or quantitative analysis. Interactive Internet exercises that further promote undoing the misconceptions are found on the book's website.

The author's accessible discussion of each misconception has five parts:

The Misconception - a brief description of the misunderstanding

Evidence that the Misconception Exists -...

Data Analysis: A Model Comparison Approach to Regression, ANOVA, and Beyond is an integrated treatment of data analysis for the social and behavioral sciences. It covers all of the statistical models normally used in such analyses, such as multiple regression and analysis of variance, but it does so in an integrated manner that relies on the comparison of models of data estimated under the rubric of the general linear model. 　

Data Analysis also describes how the model comparison approach and uniform framework can be applied to models that include product...

This bestselling text provides a practical guide to structural equation modeling (SEM) using the Amos Graphical approach. Using clear, everyday language, the text is ideal for those with little to no exposure to either SEM or Amos. The author reviews SEM applications based on actual data taken from her own research. Each chapter "walks" readers through the steps involved (specification, estimation, evaluation, and post hoc modification) in testing a variety of SEM models. Accompanying each application is: an explanation of the issues addressed and a schematic presentation of hypothesized...

This bestselling text provides a practical guide to structural equation modeling (SEM) using the Amos Graphical approach. Using clear, everyday language, the text is ideal for those with little to no exposure to either SEM or Amos. The author reviews SEM applications based on actual data taken from her own research. Each chapter "walks" readers through the steps involved (specification, estimation, evaluation, and post hoc modification) in testing a variety of SEM models. Accompanying each application is: an explanation of the issues addressed and a schematic presentation of hypothesized...

Combining comprehensive coverage with an accessible style, the new edition of this best-selling guide leads users step-by-step through the process of using IBM SPSS version 23 to analyze research data. The authors review the basic issues regarding research design and proceed through all of the major statistical techniques, from introductory to advanced level. Readers are introduced to the rationale and use of each test and shown how to choose, perform, and report the statistical analysis of their own data. Each statistical test features a brief description, an example of typical research...

Psychometrics plays an increasingly important role in all our lives as testing and assessment occurs from preschool until retirement. The fourth edition of this popular text introduces the reader to the subject in all its aspects including how to construct your own test, and covering recent developments in internet testing and digital footprint. Modern Psychometrics combines an up to date scientific approach with a full consideration of the political and ethical issues involved in the implementation of psychometrics testing in today's highly networked society, particularly in the...

Psychometrics plays an increasingly important role in all our lives as testing and assessment occurs from preschool until retirement. The fourth edition of this popular text introduces the reader to the subject in all its aspects including how to construct your own test, and covering recent developments in internet testing and digital footprint. Modern Psychometrics combines an up to date scientific approach with a full consideration of the political and ethical issues involved in the implementation of psychometrics testing in today's highly networked society, particularly in the...

Applauded for its clarity, this accessible introduction helps readers apply multilevel techniques to their research. The book also includes advanced extensions, making it useful as both an introduction for students and as a reference for researchers. Basic models and examples are discussed in non-technical terms with an emphasis on understanding the methodological and statistical issues involved in using these models. The estimation and interpretation of multilevel models is demonstrated using realistic examples from various disciplines including psychology, education, public health, and...

Perry Hinton is a psychologist and has taught the use of SPSS to a wide range of students from disciplines including communication and media, education, linguistics, nursing, psychology and social work. He is joint author of SPSS Explained, also published by Routledge. His own research is on interpersonal perception and he has written three books on the topic.

Isabella McMurray is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. She has taught SPSS to students in psychology, applied social studies and nursing and is joint author of SPSS Explained,...

Perry Hinton is a psychologist and has taught the use of SPSS to a wide range of students from disciplines including communication and media, education, linguistics, nursing, psychology and social work. He is joint author of SPSS Explained, also published by Routledge. His own research is on interpersonal perception and he has written three books on the topic.

Isabella McMurray is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. She has taught SPSS to students in psychology, applied social studies and nursing and is joint author of SPSS Explained,...

The Student Study Guide With IBM(R) SPSS(R) Workbook for Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition includes a review of chapter learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms, essential statistical formulas, special tips and insights for students, and chapter summaries. To help students practice skills, the guide offers word searches and crossword puzzles for each chapter, extensive practice quizzes linked to chapter learning objectives, and "SPSS in Focus" exercises which complement those in the core text.