Overview (MANOVA command)

MANOVA (multivariate analysis of variance) is a generalized procedure for analysis of variance and covariance. MANOVA is a powerful procedure and can be used for both univariate and multivariate designs. MANOVA allows you to perform the following tasks:

• Specify nesting of effects.
• Specify individual error terms for effects in mixed-model analyses.
• Estimate covariate-by-factor interactions to test the assumption of homogeneity of regressions.
• Obtain parameter estimates for a variety of contrast types, including irregularly spaced polynomial contrasts with multiple factors.
• Test user-specified special contrasts with multiple factors.
• Partition effects in models.
• Pool effects in models.