Theory-based data analysis for the social sciences [electronic resource] / Carol S. Aneshensel.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Aneshensel, Carol S.
Language:	English
Published:	Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Pine Forge Press, c2002.
Series:	Pine Forge Press series in research methods and statistics.
Subjects:	Social sciences > Statistical methods.
Online Access:	Sage Research Methods All Titles: 2002 (SAGE Research Methods) SAGE Research Methods Core: 2002 (SAGE Research Methods)
Format:	Electronic eBook

Contents:

Introduction to theory-based data analysis
The logic of theory-based data analysis
Associations and relationships
The focal relationship : demonstrating internal validity
Ruling out alternative explanations
Ruling out alternative theoretical explanations
Elaborating an explanation
Specifying conditions of influence : effect modification and subgroup variation.