{"product_id":"understanding-regression-analysis-peter-h-westfall-9780367493516","title":"Understanding Regression Analysis: A Conditional Distribution Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Regression Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e unifies diverse regression applications including the classical model, ANOVA models, generalized models including Poisson, Negative binomial, logistic, and survival, neural networks, and decision trees under a common umbrella -- namely, the conditional distribution model. It explains why the conditional distribution model is the \u003ci\u003ecorrect \u003c\/i\u003emodel, and it also explains (proves) why the assumptions of the classical regression model are \u003ci\u003ewrong\u003c\/i\u003e. Unlike other regression books, this one from the outset takes a realistic approach that all models are just approximations. Hence, the emphasis is to model Nature's processes realistically, rather than to assume (incorrectly) that Nature works in particular, constrained ways.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e of the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous worked examples using the R software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey points and self-study questions displayed \"just-in-time\" within chapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple mathematical explanations (\"baby proofs\") of key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations and applications of statistical significance (\u003ci\u003ep\u003c\/i\u003e-values), incorporating the American Statistical Association guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of \"data-generating process\" terminology rather than \"population\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandom-\u003ci\u003eX\u003c\/i\u003e framework is assumed throughout (the fixed-\u003ci\u003eX\u003c\/i\u003e case is presented as a special case of the random-\u003ci\u003eX\u003c\/i\u003e case)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of probabilistic modelling, including likelihood-based methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of simulations throughout to explain concepts and to perform data analyses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book has a strong orientation towards science in general, as well as chapter-review and self-study questions, so it can be used as a textbook for research-oriented students in the social, biological and medical, and physical and engineering sciences. As well, its mathematical emphasis makes it ideal for a text in mathematics and statistics courses. With its numerous worked examples, it is also ideally suited to be a reference book for all scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter H. Westfall, Andrea L. Arias\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367493519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367493516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.04d","brand":"Peter H. Westfall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44128309969151,"sku":"9780367493516","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_40595b93-e8d2-47dc-8682-dadcfe3e1a5c.jpg?v=1687458055","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-regression-analysis-peter-h-westfall-9780367493516","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}