<P>A comprehensive source on mixed data analysis, <B>Analysis of Mixed Data: Methods ' Applications</B> summarizes the fundamental developments in the field. Case studies are used extensively throughout the book to illustrate interesting applications from economics, medicine and health, marketing, and genetics. </P><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><UL><br/><br/><P><br/><br/><LI>Carefully edited for smooth readability and seamless transitions between chapters</LI><br/><br/><LI>All chapters follow a common structure, with an introduction and a concluding summary, and include illustrative examples from real-life case studies in developmental toxicology, economics, medicine and health, marketing, and genetics</LI><br/><br/><LI>An introductory chapter provides a "wide angle" introductory overview and comprehensive survey of mixed data analysis</LI><br/><br/><P></P></UL><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><P>Blending theory and methodology, this book illustrates concepts via data from different disciplines. <B>Analysis of Mixed Data: Methods ' Applications</B> traces important developments, collates basic results, presents terminology and methodologies, and gives an overview of statistical research applications. It is a valuable resource to methodologically interested as well as subject matter-motivated researchers in many disciplines.</P>