Theory-Based Data Analysis for the Social Sciences Book

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Part I. Conceptual Foundations of the Elaboration Model Chapter 1. Introduction to Theory-Based Data Analysis Chapter 2. The Logic of Theory-Based Data Analysis Chapter 3. Relationships as Associations Chapter 4. The Focal Relationship: Causal Inference Part II. Regression with Simple Random Samples and Complex Samples Chapter 5. The Elaboration Model With Multiple Linear Regression Chapter 6. Regression With Survey Data From Complex Samples Part III. The Elaboration Model With Multiple Linear Regression Chapter 7. Ruling Out Alternative Explanations: Spuriousness and Control Variables Chapter 8. Ruling Out Alternative Theoretical Explanations: Rival Independent Variables Chapter 9. Elaborating the Focal Relationship: Mediation and Intervening Variables Chapter 10. Elaborating the Focal Relationship: Antecedent and Consequent Variables Chapter 11. Specifying Conditions of Influence: Moderating Variables Part IV. The Elaboration Model With Logistic Regression Chapter 12. The Elaboration Model With Logistic Regression Part V. Conclusion Chapter 13. Synthesis and Comments Glossary References Abbreviations Index