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Statistical Modelling Methods
A Guide for the Social and Behavioural Sciences

Second Edition


May 2026 | 360 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Looking to extend your understanding of statistical methods and data analysis skills? This text shows you how to apply advanced statistical models to data across the behavioural and social sciences.

This approachable book explains how to develop, estimate, and test statistical models with demonstrations using R. It gives you a strong grounding in key techniques such as multiple regression, multilevel modelling, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling, and helps you move beyond rigid statistical tests to confidently choose an appropriate model for reaching strong conclusions from your data.

This second edition includes:

  • Two new chapters on logistic regression and missing data.
  • Updated and improved content on causal models, mediation and modelling change over time with longitudinal data.
  • Examples of real-world research from psychology, sociology, business and management, education, and more.

Accompanied by datasets and R code for you to practice techniques at your own pace, this book is an accessible guide for anyone looking to advance their statistical understanding.


 
Chapter 1: Foundations of Statistical Modelling Demonstrated with Simple Regression
 
Chapter 2: Multiple Regression with Continuous Regressors
 
Chapter 3: Multiple Regression with Categorical Regressors
 
Chapter 4: Interactions in Multiple Regression: Models for Moderation
 
Chapter 5: Using Regression to Model Causal Effects and Mediation
 
Chapter 6: Logistic regression for categorical outcome variables
 
Chapter 7: Introduction to Multilevel Modelling
 
Chapter 8: Exploratory Factor Analysis
 
Chapter 9: Structural Equation Modelling I: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
 
Chapter 10: Structural Equation Modelling II: Structural Regression Models
 
Chapter 11: Estimating Models with Missing Data
 
Chapter 12: Modelling Longitudinal Data

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