Generalizing the regression model : statistics for longitudinal and contextual analysis /

This comprehensive text introduces regression, the general linear model, structural equation modeling, the hierarchical linear model, growth curve models, panel data and event history models and includes discussion of published implementations of each technique showing how it was used to address sub...

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Main Authors: Wheaton, Blair (Author), Young, Marisa (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, [2021]
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Summary:This comprehensive text introduces regression, the general linear model, structural equation modeling, the hierarchical linear model, growth curve models, panel data and event history models and includes discussion of published implementations of each technique showing how it was used to address substantive and interesting research questions. The text takes a step-by-step approach in the presentation of each topic, using mathematical derivations where necessary, but primarily emphasizing how the methods involved can be implemented, are used in addressing representative substantive problems than span a number of disciplines, and can be interpreted in words. Students often face the "What do I do now?" question. This book contains liberal advice about what to do in many situations. A recurring theme in the book is to emphasize the importance of using the "right" (better) model rather than simpler models that may often produce misleading results. Many examples start with the simple version, and proceed to show how results change when a more appropriate approach is used. In summary, this text occupies a unique niche, multiple and very popular topics, with an emphasis on the choices, strengths and limits and unique perspectives offered by each technique, relative to others. The book demonstrates the analyses in STATA and SAS.
Physical Description:xxix, 658 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 641-646) and index.
ISBN:9781506342092
1506342094