Summary Multivariate Data Analysis, Hair et al., 2014 Questions and Answers [Distinction Level]

What, When, And Why do we use a MANOVA? What are some examples? What is one of the main differences between ANOVA and MANOVA?? - -•To test for differences between groups •When we have several dependent variables (outcomes) •Tests for 'multivariate' effect •Common in clinical research •Example: •assess gender (male/female) differences in wellbeing: •Life •Job •Relationship Mental, etc That a MANOVA can handle more than one DV (multivariate), whereas ANOVAS (univariate tests) can only do one DV -Example research questions (help) - -- Does a program designed to improve students' study habits actually work? (this would be the IV) - the multiple DV's of interest could be: - attitudes towards study - time spent studying - grades - study satisfaction - study engagement, etc. - Do everyday orientations towards people with mental illness differ between males and females? - the multiple DV's of interest could be: - attitudes towards mental illness - activities towards helping people with mental illness - feelings towards people with mental illness The independent variable is the cause. Its value is independent of other variables in your study. The dependent variable is the effect. Its value depends on changes in the independent variable