Applied multivariate analysis (Q4544989)

This textbook provides a broad overview of the basic theory and methods of applied multivariate analysis. The presentation integrates theory and practice including both the analysis of formal linear multivariate models and exploratory date analysis techniques. Each chapter contains the development of basic theoretical results with numerous applications illustrated using examples from the social and behavioral sciencies as well as from other disciplines. All examples are analyzed using SAS. The book includes an overview of vectors, matrices, multivariate distribution theory, and multivariate linear models. The topics discussed include multivariate regression, multivariate analysis of variance for fixed and mixed models, seemingly unrelated regression models, and repeated measurement models. Other topics discussed include discriminant and classification analysis, principal components analysis, canonical correlation analysis, exploratory factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, and structural equation modeling. The techniques and examples discussed in the book should be helpful in the analysis of multivariate data using SAS. All programs and data sets used may be downloaded from a Web site. The book appeals to practitioners, researchers, and applied statisticians.