About the Authors
Approaching Multivariate Analysis provides an introduction to a range of advanced statistical techniques that are used in psychology, in an accessible, non-mathematical way.
John Todman has lectured in the Psychology Department at the University of Dundee, first as a Lecturer, then as Senior Lecturer, then as a Professor, since 1976. During that period he has taught, in addition to aspects of cognitive psychology, design and analysis at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research has been primarily in the areas of computer-aided communication for people without speech, and in computer anxiety.
Pat Dugard is a consultant living in Shetland. Until 1999, she worked at the University of Abertay Dundee teaching statistics and providing statistical support and consultancy for researchers in psychology, engineering and other areas. Since then she has worked on a book with John Todman, with Open University and WEA students, and done statistical work for engineers at Abertay and community groups in Shetland.