The Analysis and Interpretation of Multivariate Data for Social Scientists

by Irini Moustaki, David J. Bartholomew, J.I. Galbraith

Multivariate analysis is an important tool for social researchers, but the subject is broad and can be quite technical for those with limited mathematical and statistical backgrounds. To effectively acquire the tools and techniques they need to interpret multivariate data, social science students need clear explanations, a minimum of mathematical detail, and a wide range of exercises and worked examples. Classroom tested for more than 10 years, The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584882956
• ISBN13: 9781584882954
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Multivariate Analysis Made Clear

This is book provides a great introduction to multivariate analysis; including cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, principal component analysis, and factor analysis. From all the introductory books available, this is by far the clearest and most appropriate for people without strong mathematical or statistical background. However, the examples in the book might be of interest to experienced analysts as well. Chapters start with a theoretical section and contain in-depth examples of multivariate analysis with real data. The examples are fascinating. For instance, by using multivariate methods to analyse different details of persian archers, it may be possible to conclude that they were created by different people.