Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, Fourth Edition (Applied Multivariate STATS) [Hardcover]

James P. Stevens (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0805837760 | ISBN-13: 978-0805837766 | Publication Date: August 1, 2001 | Edition: 4

This best-selling text is written for those who use, rather than develop, advanced statistical methods. Dr. Stevens focuses on a conceptual understanding of the material rather than proving results. Helpful narrative and numerous examples enhance understanding, and a chapter on matrix algebra serves as a review. Printouts from SPSS and SAS with annotations indicate what the numbers mean and encourage interpretation of the results. In addition to demonstrating how to use the packages effectively, the author stresses the importance of checking the data, assessing the assumptions, and ensuring adequate sample size (by providing guidelines) so that the results can be generalized. The new edition features a CD-ROM with the data sets and many new exercises. Ideal for courses on advanced or multivariate statistics found in psychology, education, and business departments, the book also appeals to practicing researchers with little or no training in multivariate methods. Prerequisites include a course on factorial analysis of variance. It does not assume a working knowledge of matrix algebra.

Editorial Reviews

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"In summary, this book will appeal to graduate students in a variety of disciplines including psychology, education, business, and management. It is an excellent text that could be used in courses on multivariate analysis that are targeted toward students who probably do not have a Master's degree in mathematics or statistics...Topics are explained clearly and the examples and explanations of results make the techniques described therein understandable. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on power, evaluation of assumptions, cross-validation, and concerns about capitalization on chance."
—Organizational Research Methods

"The book is sprinkled with practical advice that researchers will find useful when applying these techniques to their work....Beginning users of multivariate statistics will appreciate the detailed examples from the social-science literature that include annotated output....Stevens does an excellent job of conveying how multivariate statistics is currently performed in the social sciences, with advice along the way on how to improve the status quo."
—The American Statistician

"...Dr. Stevens writes so clearly. My students tell me in unsolicited comments that his text is helpful in developing their understanding. The material is presented in an informative and engaging manner."
—Gary J. Lautenschlager
University of Georgia

"The liberal inclusion of data examples using such packages as SAS and SPSS is especially helpful to the students."
—Daniel D. Blaine
University of Hawaii at Manoa

About the Author

University of Cincinnati --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 4 edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805837760
• ISBN-13: 978-0805837766
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,178,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem! Insider's guide to software results & what to avoid., June 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

Almost everything you need to know about how to input and read software results from someone who has actually analyzed real ( not simplified class room problems.) Very comprehensive coverage of large field. Most important, Stevens gives an insider's guide on what to avoid, what to disbelieve, and what is valid in this thicket of overlapping techniques. Great intro and guide to use of Statistical Power analysis, which is the linch-pin to planning experiments and obtaining valid results. Marvelous, and usable tables not readily obtainable elswhere that actually solve complicated problems (e.g. intra-class correlation the implicit reduction of significance.) The tables allow you to get quick results so you can short-circuit your cryptic and overweight software for basic problems. My edition, especially the tables are nearly worn-out from overuse.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Satisfied, March 8, 2007

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Gwenevere - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, Fourth Edition (Applied Multivariate STATS) (Paperback)

Clear and understandable explanations but not as in-depth in some areas of statistics. In general, good book to have for psychmetric analyses.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the light hearted..., June 1, 2007

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Gregory Matos "Greg Matos" (Waltham, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences, Fourth Edition (Applied Multivariate STATS) (Paperback)

This text is not meant to be an introduction to multivariate statistics so please don't purchase it if you need to warm up to the more complicated statistical methods.