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Multiple Regression with Discrete Dependent Variables

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ISBN-10: 0195329457

ISBN-13: 9780195329452

Edition: 2009

Authors: John G. Orme, Terri Combs-Orme

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Most social work researchers are familiar with linear regression techniques, which are fairly straightforward to conduct, interpret, and present. However, linear regression is not appropriate for discrete dependent variables, and social work research frequently employs these variables, focusing on outcomes such as placement in foster care or not; level of severity of elder abuse or depression symptoms; or number of reoffenses by juvenile delinquents in the year following adjudication. This book presents detailed discussions of regression models that are appropriate for a variety of discrete dependent variables. The major challenges of such analyses lie in the non-linear relationships…    
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Book details

List price: $61.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/25/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.27" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Introduction to Regression Modeling
Regression with a Dichotomous Dependent Variable
Regression with a Polytomous Dependent Variable
Regression with an Ordinal Dependent Variable
Regression with a Count Dependent Variable
Glossary
Description of Data Sets
Logarithms
References
Index