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Why Multivariate Methods Are Usually Vital in Research: Some Basic Concepts.
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Thompson, Bruce – 1994
The present paper suggests that multivariate methods ought to be used more frequently in behavioral research and explores the potential consequences of failing to use multivariate methods when these methods are appropriate. The paper explores in detail two reasons why multivariate methods are usually vital. The first is that they limit the…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Behavioral Science Research, Causal Models, Correlation