Aneshensel, Carol S.

Theory-based data analysis for the social sciences / Carol S. Aneshensel. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Pine Forge Press, c2002. - xxii, 254 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - The Pine Forge series in research methods and statistics . - Pine Forge Press series in research methods and statistics. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-250) and index.

Introduction to theory-based data analysis -- The logic of theory-based data analysis -- Associations and relationships -- The focal relationship : demonstrating internal validity -- Ruling out alternative explanations -- Ruling out alternative theoretical explanations -- Elaborating an explanation -- Specifying conditions of influence : effect modification and subgroup variation.

0761987363 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2001008018


Social sciences--Statistical methods.

HA29 / .A665 2002

001.422/ / ANE