本書為"什么是"研究方法系列之一，本書介紹了定量縱向數(shù)據(jù)分析領(lǐng)域的重要定義和術(shù)語，介紹了定量縱向數(shù)據(jù)分析的主要分析方法，解釋了它們的需求、統(tǒng)計(jì)特性和實(shí)質(zhì)貢獻(xiàn)，并指導(dǎo)讀者如何正確使用Stata軟件進(jìn)行數(shù)據(jù)分析，可以作為對定量縱向數(shù)據(jù)分析感興趣的讀者的參考資料。
讀者對象：高校社會科學(xué)領(lǐng)域?qū)�業(yè)的師生、相關(guān)研究者

The 'What is？' Research Methods series provides authoritative introductions to a range of research methods which are at the forefront of developments in the social sciences.

Each volume sets out the key elements of the particular method and features examples of its application, drawing on a consistent structure across the whole series. Written in an accessible style by leading experts in the field, this series is an innovative pedagogical and research resource.

Across the social sciences, there is widespread agreement that quantitative longitudinal research provides powerful scientific data resources. Many texts on analysing longitudinal social surveys have been written from a statistical, rather han a social science, data analysis perspective and they lack adequate coverage of common practical challenges associated with social science data analyses.

This book provides a practical and up-to-date introduction to influential approaches to quantitative longitudinal data analysis in the social sciences, defining key terms and explaining the relative attractions of longitudinal design and techniques of analysis