Regression Analysis

Covers the classical methods of statistical analysis. This work is designed to give students an understanding of the purpose of statistical analyses, and to determine the correct type of statistical analyses to be performed in a given situation. It also includes a CD that contains Data sets.

Autorentext
Rudolf J. Freund works at Texas A&M University in the USA. William J. Wilson works at University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Klappentext
The book provides complete coverage of the classical methods of statistical analysis. It is designed to give students an understanding of the purpose of statistical analyses, to allow the student to determine, at least to some degree, the correct type of statistical analyses to be performed in a given situation, and have some appreciation of what constitutes good experimental design.

Inhalt

1. The Analysis of Means: A Review of Basics and an Introduction to Linear Models

   2. Simple Linear Regression:Linear Regression with One Independent Variable
   3. Multiple Regression
   4. Problems with Observations
   5. Multicollinearity
   6. Problems with the Model
   7. Curve Fitting
   8. Introduction to Nonlinear Models
   9. Indicator Variables
   10. Categorical Response Variables
   11. Generalized Linear Models

   Appendix
   A: Statistical Tables
   B: A Brief Introduction to Matrices
   C: Estimation Procedures