Multivariate Procedures in Educational Research

Catalog description

Introduction to matrix algebra, computer programming, multiple regression analysis, multiple and canonical correlation, multiple discriminant analysis, classification procedures, factor analysis. EDPSY 507 Multivariate Procedures in Educational Research (3) This course covers analytical techniques in the analysis of variable relationships. It focuses on regression-based statistical techniques in explaining or predicting outcome variables from other relevant measured variables. Simple and multiple regression analysis of continuous outcome variables and logistic regression analysis of categorical outcome variables will be discussed along with model diagnostics. Other topics considered include applications of discriminant analysis for classification problems, exploratory factor analysis for data reduction and discovering the number of latent dimensions, and if time permits, cluster analysis for identifying patterns of individual responses. The course will provide hands-on opportunities to practice data analysis and result interpretation. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than mathematics of the statistical methods.