This book presents a method for bringing data analysis and statistical technique into line with theory. The author begins by describing the elaboration model for analyzing the empirical association between variables. She then introduces a new concept into this model, the focal relationship. Building upon the focal relationship as the cornerstone for all subsequent analysis, two analytic strategies are developed to establish its internal validity: an exclusionary strategy to eliminate alternative explanations, and an inclusive strategy which looks at the interconnected set of relationships predicted by theory. Using real examples of social research, the author demonstrates the use of this approach for two common forms of analysis, multiple linear regression and logistic regression. Whether learning data analysis for the first time or adding new techniques to your repertoire, this book provides an excellent basis for theory-based data analysis. INDICE: PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I. Conceptual Foundations of the Elaboration ModelChapter 1. Introduction to Theory-Based Data AnalysisChapter 2. The Logic of Theory-Based Data AnalysisChapter 3. Relationships as AssociationsChapter 4. The Focal Relationship: Causal InferencePart II. Regression with Simple Random Samples and Complex SamplesChapter 5. The Elaboration Model With Multiple Linear RegressionChapter 6. Regression With Survey Data From Complex SamplesPart III. The Elaboration Model With Multiple Linear RegressionChapter 7. Ruling Out Alternative Explanations: Spuriousness and Control VariablesChapter 8. Ruling Out Alternative Theoretical Explanations: Rival Independent VariablesChapter 9. Elaborating the Focal Relationship: Mediation and Intervening VariablesChapter 10. Elaborating the Focal Relationship: Antecedent and Consequent VariablesChapter 11. Specifying Conditions of Influence: Moderating VariablesPart IV. The Elaboration Model With Logistic RegressionChapter 12. The Elaboration Model With Logistic RegressionPart V. ConclusionChapter 13. Synthesis and CommentsGlossaryReferencesAbbreviationsIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-9435-4
- Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
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- Fecha Publicación: 05/02/2013
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