This comprehensive, applied approach to multilevel analysis is distinguished by its wide range of applications relevant to the behavioral, educational, organizational, and social sciences. Univariate and multivariate models are used to understand how to design studies and analyze data. Readers are encouraged to consider what they are investigating, their data, and the strengths and limitations of each technique before selecting their approach. Numerous examples and exercises allow readers to test their understanding of the techniques. Input programs from HLM and Mplus demonstrate how to set up and run the models.A latent variable conceptual framework is emphasized to show the commonality of the approaches and to make each technique more accessible. The first section is devoted to conceptual issues underlying multilevel modeling, while the second section develops several types of multilevel analyses including univariate regression, structural equation, growth curve and latent change, and latent variable mixture modeling. The new edition features: new chapters on multilevel longitudinal and categorical models; 80 percent new exercises and examples; datasets and program setups in HLM, SPSS, Mplus, and LISREL; and, increased emphasis on how multilevel techniques are used to examine changes in individuals and organizations over time.Ideal for introductory graduate level courses on multilevel and/or latent variable modeling, this book is intended for students and researchers in psychology, business, education, health, and sociology interested in understanding multilevel modeling. Prerequisites include an introduction to data analysis and univariate statistics
1 Introduction 1
2 Investigating Organizational Structures, Processes, and Outcomes 18
3 Development of Multilevel Modeling Techniques 45
4 Multilevel Regression Models 75
5 Defining Multilevel Latent Variables 98
6 Multilevel Structural Equation Models 134
7 Multilevel Longitudinal Analysis 163
8 Multilevel Models with Categorical Variables 201
Afterword 246
References 252
Author Index 260
Subject Index 263
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