Applied multivariate research: design and interpretation

Applie d

Multivariat e

Desig n an d Interpretatio n

Lawrenc e S. Meyer s

Glen n Gams t

A. J. Guarino

Applie d

Multivariat e

Researc h

Applie d

Multivariate

Research

Design and Interpretation

Lawrence S. Meyers

California State University, Sacramento

Glenn Gamst

University of La Verne

A. J. Guarino

Auburn University

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Meyers, Lawrence S.

Applied multivariate research : design and interpretation / Lawrence S. Meyers,

Glenn Gamst, A.J. Guarino.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-4129-0412-4 (cloth)

1. Multivariate analysis. 2. Social sciences—Statistical methods. I. Gamst, Glenn.

II. Guarino, A.J. 111. Title.

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