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S2E09: MANOVA Must Die

Oct 20, 2020

In a hilarious Irish funeral, the hosts bid farewell to Multivariate Analysis of Variance with eulogies, champagne supernovas, and eugoogalies. They discuss Ned Devine, inebriated priests, cowardice, legal disclaimers, and bringing out the dead. Stay tuned for more quirky episodes!

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Critique of MANOVA for lack of alignment with researchers' questions and focus on omnibus testing.

Criticism of the assumption of homogeneity of variance in MANOVA not reflecting actual hypotheses.

Advocacy for leading with theoretical models in research and exploring alternative statistical techniques based on underlying mechanisms.

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The Problem with MANOVA

MANOVA is critiqued for its lack of alignment with researchers' questions, focusing on omnibus testing rather than the actual mechanisms underlying relationships between variables.

Introduction

4min

The Funeral of Menova

5min

Navigating the Complexities of Teaching MANOVA

21min

Exploring the Limitations of MANOVA

15min

Exploring Alternatives to Manova in Statistical Analysis

1min

Advancing Research: Beyond MANOVA

8min

Podcast Conclusion and Sponsor Messages

3min

Patrick and Greg hold a traditional Irish funeral for multivariate analysis of variance, starting with a heartfelt eulogy in front of family and friends in the church and then moving to a more honest reckoning with Mom and Aunt Dotty at the reception in the school gym following the service. Along with a celebration of a life questionably well lived, they also discuss Ned Devine, mildly inebriated priests, champagne supernovas, the four British actors, eugoogalies, leeches, cowardice, senescence, legal disclaimers, bringing out your dead, and Danny Boy.

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