ABSTRACT

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 ar

chapter 1|24 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|36 pages

Aspects of interpretation

chapter 3|32 pages

Technical considerations

chapter 4|30 pages

Statistical analysis

chapter 5|12 pages

Special methods for joint responses

chapter 6|36 pages

Some specific applications

chapter 7|14 pages

Some strategical aspects

chapter 8|44 pages

Some more specialised topics