continuous variables

[P8WU]

I was wondering if anyone out there could help me with a controvery
between two members of my thesis reading committee. The problem is
that I have run an MANOVA and an MANCOVA on data involving:

3 continuous dependent variables
2 continuous independent variables
1 discrete variable (two levels)

My DVs are moderating correlated which is why I choose to do a MANOVA
instead of 3 separate multiple regression analyses. One of my
committee members insists that I cannot do a MANOVA with 2 continuous
independent variables. I disagree, but I can't seem to find the
literature to back me up. So basicly I need to ask two things:

1) Can I do MANOVAs with these variables ?
2) If you think I can, could you cite me references of studies or
books that have done this or recommend it. And if you think I
cannot, tell me why specifically.

Thank-you.

Tod Oliver, P8...@UNB.CA

[DAY, Brian]

>Tod Oliver writes:

>3 continuous dependent variables
>2 continuous independent variables
>1 discrete variable (two levels)

>My DVs are moderating correlated which is why I choose to do a MANOVA
>instead of 3 separate multiple regression analyses. One of my
>committee members insists that I cannot do a MANOVA with 2 continuous
>independent variables. I disagree, but I can't seem to find the
>literature to back me up. So basicly I need to ask two things:

Can you be more specific with your model set-up?? The way I am reading this
I agree with the committee member....how can the means of your dependent vars
make any sense to you if they are based on a continuous set of independents?
Eg: DV1 DV2 DV3 by Age Testscore In this model you will have a "mean" for
every age and testscore level....a VERY weak test. In fact, it may not even
run because of so many empty cells plus the fact it makes little sense. You
IV's should have a categorical nature...

Brian