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Theory-based data analysis for the social sciences / Carol S. Aneshensel.

By: Publication details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE, c2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxiii, 446 p. : . ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781412994354 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 001.4/22 23 ANE
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CONTENTS

CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE ELABORATION MODEL
introduction to theory based data analysis
the logic of theory-based data analysis
relationships as associations
the focal relationship: causal inference

REGRESSION WITH SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLES AND COMPLEX SAMPLES
the elaboration model with multiple linear regression
regression with survey data from complex samples

THE ELABORATION MODEL WITH MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION
ruling out alternative explanations: spuriousness and control variables
ruling out alternative theoretical explanations: rival independent variables
elaborating the focal relationship: mediation and intervening variables
elaborating the focal relationship: antecedent and consequent variables
specifying conditions of influence: moderating variables

THE ELABORATION MODEL WITH LOGISTIC REGRESSION
the elaboration model with logistic regression

CONCLUSION
Synthesis and comments

Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-434) and index.

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