Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis, Fourth Edition

Increasingly, researchers need to perform multivariate statistical analyses on their data. Unfortunately, a lack of mathematical training prevents many from taking advantage of these advanced techniques, in part, because books focus on the theory & neglect to explain how to perform & interpret multivariate analyses on real-life data. For years, Afifi & Clark's Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis has been a welcome exception-helping researchers choose the appropriate analyses for their data, carry them out, & interpret the results. Only a limited knowledge of statistics is assumed, & geometrical & graphical explanations are used to explain what the analyses do. However, the basic model is always given, & assumptions are discussed. Reflecting the increased emphasis on computers, the Third Edition includes three additional statistical packages written for the personal computer. The authors also discuss data entry, database management, data screening, data transformations, as well as multivariate data analysis. Another new chapter focuses on log-linear analysis of multi-way frequency tables. Students in a wide range of fields-ranging from psychology, sociology, & physical sciences to public health & biomedical science-will find Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis especially informative & enlightening.