{"product_id":"regression-estimators-marvin-h-j-gruber-9780801894268","title":"Regression Estimators: A Comparative Study","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn examination of mathematical formulations of ridge-regression-type estimators points to a curious observation: estimators can be derived by both Bayesian and Frequentist methods. In this updated and expanded edition of his 1990 treatise on the subject, Marvin H. J. Gruber presents, compares, and contrasts the development and properties of ridge-type estimators from these two philosophically different points of view. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into five sections. Part I gives a historical survey of the literature and summarizes basic ideas in matrix theory and statistical decision theory. Part II explores the mathematical relationships between estimators from both Bayesian and Frequentist points of view. Part III considers the efficiency of estimators with and without averaging over a prior distribution. Part IV applies the methods and results discussed in the previous two sections to the Kalman Filter, analysis of variance models, and penalized splines. Part V surveys recent developments in the field. These include efficiencies of ridge-type estimators for loss functions other than squared error loss functions and applications to information geometry. Gruber also includes an updated historical survey and bibliography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 150 exercises, \u003ci\u003eRegression Estimators\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for graduate students and professional statisticians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvin H. J. Gruber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801894263\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801894268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.10d","brand":"Marvin H. J. Gruber","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48748343886079,"sku":"9780801894268","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/regression-estimators-marvin-h-j-gruber-9780801894268","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}