"Over the past ten years, there have been many important advances in log-linear modeling, including the specification of new models, in particular non-standard models, and their relationships to methods such as Rasch modeling. While most literature on the topic is contained in volumes aimed at advanced statisticians, Applied Log-Linear Modeling presents the topic in an accessible style that is customized for applied researchers who utilize log-linear modeling in the social sciences. The book begins by providing readers with a foundation on the basics of log-linear modeling, introducing decomposing effects in cross-tabulations and goodness-of-fit tests. Popular hierarchical log-linear models are illustrated using empirical data examples, and odds ratio analysis is discussed as an interesting method of analysis of cross-tabulations. Next, readers are introduced to the design matrix approach to log-linear modeling, presenting various forms of coding (effects coding, dummy coding, Helmert contrasts etc.) and the characteristics of design matrices. The book goes on to explore non-hierarchical and nonstandard log-linear models, outlining ten nonstandard log-linear models (including nonstandard nested models, models with quantitative factors, logit models, and log-linear Rasch models) as well as special topics and applications. A brief discussion of sampling schemes is also provided along with a selection of useful methods of chi-square decomposition. Additional topics of coverage include models of marginal homogeneity, rater agreement, methods to test hypotheses about differences in associations across subgroup, the relationship between log-linear modeling to logistic regression, and reduced designs. Throughout the book, Computer Applications chapters feature SYSTAT, Lem, and R illustrations of the previous chapter's material, utilizing empirical data examples to demonstrate the relevance of the topics in modern research"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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Basics of Hierarchical Log-Linear Models -- Effects in a Table -- Goodness-of-Fit -- Hierarchical Log-Linear Models and Odds Ratio Analysis -- Computations I: Basic Log-Linear Modeling -- The Design Matrix Approach -- Parameter Interpretation and Significance Tests -- Computations II: Design Matrices and Poisson GLM -- Nonhierarchical and Nonstandard Log-Linear Models -- Computations III: Nonstandard Models -- Sampling Schemes and Chi-Square Decomposition -- Symmetry Models -- Log-Linear Models of Rater Agreement -- Comparing Associations in Subtables: Homogeneity of Associations -- Logistic Regression and Other Logit Models -- Reduced Designs -- Computations IV: Additional Models.

Social Sciences and Humanities