Cox D.R., Wermuth N. Multivariate Dependencies: Models, Analysis and Interpretation

New York: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 1996. — 268 p.Large observational studies involving research questions that require the measurement of several features on each individual arise in many fields including the social and medical sciences. This book sets out both the general concepts and the more technical statistical issues involved in analysis and interpretation. Numerous illustrative examples are described in outline and four studies are discussed in some detail.
The use of graphical representations of dependencies and independencies among the features under study is stressed, both to incorporate available knowledge at the planning stage of an analysis and to summarize aspects important for interpretation after detailed statistical analysis is complete. This book is aimed at research workers using statistical methods as well as statisticians involved in empirical research.Aspects of Interpretation
Technical Considerations
Statistical Analysis
Special Methods for Joint Responses
Some Examples
Strategical Aspects
More Specialized Topics
Appendices