Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods

Craig A. Mertler is Professor of Action Research and Quantitative Methods at Barry University, USA. He teaches courses focused on the application of action research in educational settings and also teaches research methods, statistical analyses, and quantitative approaches to research. He has served as the research methodology expert on more than 140 dissertations and theses.Rachel A. Vannatta is Distinguished Teaching Professor of Educational Assessment, Research and Statistics at Bowling Green State University, USA. In her more than 25 years in higher education, she has focused on creating more accessible and relatable statistics content.Kristina N. LaVenia is Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, NZ. She teaches courses on research methods, data analysis, program evaluation, and leadership for adult development. In her role as faculty member, she works closely with doctoral students to provide support for their dissertation research. Her background as a school counselor informs her educational research and leadership preparation work.

• 1. Introduction to Multivariate Statistics 2. A Guide to Multivariate Techniques 3. Pre-Analysis Data Screening 4. Factorial Analysis of Variance 5. Analysis of Covariance 6. Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Covariance 7. Multiple Regression 8. Factor Analysis 9. Discriminant Analysis 10. Binary Logistic Regression