Theory-based data analysis for the social sciences /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Carol S. Aneshensel
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxii, 254 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
The Pine Forge Press series in research methods and statistics
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-250) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction to theory-based data analysis -- The logic of theory-based data analysis -- Associations and relationships -- The focal relationship -- Ruling out alternative explanations -- Ruling out alternative theoretical explanations -- Elaborating an explanation -- Specifying conditions of influence -- A synthesis and comment