title: Multivariate methods in research.
abstract: Univariate methods are very helpful when utilized appropriately within the research analysis. However, there are many occasions in which only multivariate methods will satisfy an optimal assessment. In this case, multivariate methods will permit the researcher to incorporate many variables within a single research analysis. This work reviews the use of multivariate methods and how to apply them in clinical medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Statistics, Western Michigan University ,  Kalamazoo, Michigan ,  USA.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Flikkema
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lloris-Carsi
authors.forename: Luis H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Toledo-Pereyra
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D015999:Multivariate Analysis