Advances in Growth Curve and Structural Equation Modeling

Consists of a broad scope of Growth curve model with immense potential towards solving real life problems
Promotes investigation on theoretical issuesProvide deep insight into a little understood or unknown underlying process that then culminates into observable phenomena

Discusses the broad scope of growth curve modelling and its immense potential for solving real-world problems Encourages investigation of theoretical issues Provides deep insights into a little-understood and little-known underlying process that then culminates in observable phenomena

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Professor Ratan Dasgupta is a senior professor of Statistics at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. His research interests include nonparametric statistics, rates of convergence in central limit theorem, application of statistics to industrial quality control, sociology, education, agriculture, biology, physics and other natural sciences. He has been at the forefront of promoting the theory and applications of growth curve modeling, and his knowledge, expertise and extensive publication record on the topic, together with his outstanding theoretical skills make him uniquely qualified to edit this volume.

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Longitudinal studies on Mathematical Aptitude and Intelligence Quotient in North Eastern tribes.- Cross sectional studies on Mathematical Aptitude and Intelligent Quotient in North Eastern tribes.- Retrospective longitudinal studies of social environment in North Eastern tribes.- Growth models for repeated measurement mixture experiments.- Growth models for repeated measurement mixture experiments: optimal designs for growth prediction.- An overview of growth and nutritional status among 5-18 year children in India.- Growth model for micro-particle ensemble probability.- Past and present status of Mangroves in Sunderban from ecological viewpoint.- Longitudinal Growth curve of Elephant foot yam under stress and plant sensitivity.