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Applied statistics using stata : a guide for the social sciences (engelsk)

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Summary: Focuses on questions that can be answered using statistics and addresses common themes and problems in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. The book carefully combines the conceptual aspects of statistics with detailed technical advice providing both the 'why' of statistics and the 'how'. Built upon a variety of engaging examples from across the social sciences it provides a rich collection of statistical methods and models. Students are encouraged to see the impact of theory whilst simultaneously learning how to manipulate software to meet their needs.

Content

Latest edition, e-bog

Research and statistics -- Introduction to Stata -- Simple (bivariate) regression -- Multiple regression -- Dummy-variable regression -- Interaction/moderation effects using regression -- Linear regression assumptions and diagnostics -- Logistic regression -- Multilevel analysis -- Panel data analysis -- Exploratory factor analysis -- Structural equation modelling and confirmatory factor analysis -- Critical issues