Data theory and dimensional analysis /

By examining some of the basic scaling questions, such as the importance of measurement levels, the kinds of variables needed for Likert or Guttman scales and when to use multidimensional scaling versus factor analysis, Jacoby introduces readers to the most appropriate scaling strategies for differe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jacoby, William G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE, [1991]
Series:Quantitative applications in the social sciences ; no. 07-078.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:By examining some of the basic scaling questions, such as the importance of measurement levels, the kinds of variables needed for Likert or Guttman scales and when to use multidimensional scaling versus factor analysis, Jacoby introduces readers to the most appropriate scaling strategies for different research situations.
Item Description:"A SAGE university paper."
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (89 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781412983860 (ebook) :