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Multivariate Analysis Techniques in Social Science Research
From Problem to Analysis
- Jacques Tacq - Catholic University of Brussels
February 1997 | 432 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Unlike most statistical texts, this book breathes real life into multivariate analysis. Starting with a range of actual research examples in the social sciences, it demonstrates how to make the most appropriate choice of technique. The examples are drawn from a broad spectrum of disciplines including: sociology, psychology, economics, political science and international comparative research.
PART ONE: FROM THEORY TO METHODOLOGY
Types of Research Problems and Research Situations
A Classification of Classical Techniques of Multivariate Analysis
The Analysis Technique as the Mirror of the Research Problem
PART TWO: FROM METHODOLOGY TO ANALYSIS
The Experimental Design
Multiple Regression Analysis
Partial Correlation and Path Analysis
Analysis of Variance and Covariance
Two-Group Discriminant Analysis
Factor Analysis
Canonical Correlation Analysis
Techniques with Multiple Dependent Variables
Multivariate Analysis Techniques in Social Science Research (J. Tacq) is an excellent textbook for a course "Multidimentional Analysis". All methods are presented very clearly and in detail manner. Very good exapmles are the most valuable parts of all chapters.
Department of Econometrics and Statistics, University of Szczecin
August 3, 2011
The book is a bit too mathematical for social sciences students who are weak in statistics, but useful for those who have solid background in mathematics and want to learn more
Psychology , City University of Hong Kong
November 22, 2009
