Paperbacks Direct: Research Methods and Statistics

A Primer of Multivariate Statistics

3rd Edition

By Richard J. Harris

Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience in working with statistics, Dr. Richard J. Harris has updated A Primer of Multivariate Statistics to provide a model of balance between how-to and why. This classic text covers multivariate techniques with a taste of latent variable approaches....

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press

Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

By David Giles

How do you perform a MANOVA? What is grounded theory? How do you draw up a repertory grid? These, and many other questions are addressed in this wide-ranging handbook of methods and analytic techniques which uniquely covers both quantitative and qualitative methods.Based on a broad survey of...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Routledge

Approaching Multivariate Analysis, 2nd Edition

A Practical Introduction

By Pat Dugard, John Todman, Harry Staines

This fully updated new edition not only provides an introduction to a range of advanced statistical techniques that are used in psychology, but has been expanded to include new chapters describing methods and examples of particular interest to medical researchers. It takes a very practical approach...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Routledge

Categorical Data Analysis With Sas and Spss Applications

By Bayo Lawal, H. Bayo Lawal

This book covers the fundamental aspects of categorical data analysis with an emphasis on how to implement the models used in the book using SAS and SPSS. This is accomplished through the frequent use of examples, with relevant codes and instructions, that are closely related to the problems in the...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press

Latent Variable and Latent Structure Models

Edited by George A. Marcoulides, Irini Moustaki

Series: Quantitative Methodology Series

This edited volume features cutting-edge topics from the leading researchers in the areas of latent variable modeling. Content highlights include coverage of approaches dealing with missing values, semi-parametric estimation, robust analysis, hierarchical data, factor scores, multi-group analysis,...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press

Modeling Intraindividual Variability With Repeated Measures Data

Methods and Applications

Edited by Scott L. Hershberger, D.S. Moskowitz

Series: Multivariate Applications Series

This book examines how individuals behave across time and to what degree that behavior changes, fluctuates, or remains stable. It features the most current methods on modeling repeated measures data as reported by a distinguished group of experts in the field. The goal is to make the latest...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press

New Developments and Techniques in Structural Equation Modeling

Edited by George A. Marcoulides, Randall E. Schumacker

Featuring contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field of SEM, most chapters are written by the author(s) who originally proposed the technique and/or contributed substantially to its development. Content highlights include latent variable mixture modeling, multilevel modeling,...

Published August 15th 2012 by Psychology Press

New Developments in Categorical Data Analysis for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Edited by L. Andries van der Ark, Marcel A. Croon, Klaas Sijtsma

Series: Quantitative Methodology Series

Categorical data are quantified as either nominal variables--distinguishing different groups, for example, based on socio-economic status, education, and political persuasion--or ordinal variables--distinguishing levels of interest, such as the preferred politician or the preferred type of...

To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press

Statistics for Psychologists

An Intermediate Course

By Brian S. Everitt

Built around a problem solving theme, this book extends the intermediate and advanced student's expertise to more challenging situations that involve applying statistical methods to real-world problems. Data relevant to these problems are collected and analyzed to provide useful answers. Building...

Published April 30th 2013 by Psychology Press

Stochastic Musings

Perspectives From the Pioneers of the Late 20th Century

Edited by John Panaretos

This new edited volume features contributions from many of the leading scientists in probability and statistics from the latter part of the 20th century. It is the only book to assemble the views of these leading scientists--the pioneers in their respective fields. Stochastic Musings features...

Published January 10th 2013 by Psychology Press

Validity Generalization

A Critical Review

Edited by Kevin R. Murphy

Series: Applied Psychology Series

This volume presents the first wide-ranging critical review of validity generalization (VG)--a method that has dominated the field since the publication of Schmidt and Hunter's (1977) paper "Development of a General Solution to the Problem of Validity Generalization." This paper and the work that...

Published April 30th 2013 by Psychology Press