Includes index.

More comprehensive than other texts, this new book covers the classic and cutting edge multivariate techniques used in today s research. Ideal for courses on multivariate statistics/analysis/design, advanced statistics or quantitative techniques taught in psychology, education, sociology, and business, the book also appeals to researchers with no training in multivariate methods. Through clear writing and engaging pedagogy and examples using real data, Hahs-Vaughn walks students through the most used methods to learn why and how to apply each technique. A conceptual approach with a higher than usual text-to-formula ratio helps reader s master key concepts so they can implement and interpret results generated by today s sophisticated software.