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This text takes a practical approach to multivariate data analysis, with an introduction to the most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques. Using Multivariate Statistics provides practical guidelines for conducting numerous types of multivariate statistical analyses. It gives syntax and output for accomplishing many analyses through the most recent releases of SAS and SPSS. The book maintains its practical approach, still focusing on the benefits and limitations of applications of a technique to a data set when, why, and how to do it. Overall, it provides advanced students with a timely and comprehensive introduction to today´s most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques, while assuming only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics.

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A Practical Approach to using Multivariate Analyses

Using Multivariate Statistics , 6th edition provides advanced undergraduate as well as graduate students with a timely and comprehensive introduction to today´s most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques, while assuming only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics. This text´s practical approach focuses on the benefits and limitations of applications of a technique to a data set - when, why, and how to do it.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:

Learn to conduct numerous types of multivariate statistical analyses
Find the best technique to use
Understand Limitations to applications
Learn how to use SPSS and SAS syntax and output

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