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Book SynopsisDespite the recent rapid growth in machine learning and predictive analytics, many of the statistical questions that are faced by researchers and practitioners still involve explaining why something is happening. Regression analysis is the best swiss army knife' we have for answering these kinds of questions.This book is a learning resource on inferential statistics and regression analysis. It teaches how to do a wide range of statistical analyses in both R and in Python, ranging from simple hypothesis testing to advanced multivariate modelling. Although it is primarily focused on examples related to the analysis of people and talent, the methods easily transfer to any discipline. The book hits a sweet spot' where there is just enough mathematical theory to support a strong understanding of the methods, but with a step-by-step guide and easily reproducible examples and code, so that the methods can be put into practice immediately. This makes the book accessible to a wTable of Contents1. The Importance of Regression in People Analytics. 2. The Basics of the R Programming Language. 3. Statistics Foundations. 4. Linear Regression for Continuous Outcomes. 5. Binomial Logistic Regression for Binary Outcomes. 6. Multinomial Logistic Regression for Nominal Category Outcomes. 7. Ordinal Logistic Regression for Ordered Category Outcomes. 8. Modeling Explicit and Latent Hierarchical Structure in Data. 9. Survival Analysis for Modeling the Occurrence of Singular Events Over Time. 10. Alternative Technical Approaches in R and Python. 11. Power Analysis to Estimate Required Sample Sizes for Inferential Modeling. 12. Further Exercises for Practice.

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Book SynopsisDue to recent theoretical findings and advances in statistical computing, there has been a rapid development of techniques and applications in the area of missing data analysis. Statistical Methods for Handling Incomplete Data covers the most up-to-date statistical theories and computational methods for analyzing incomplete data.Features Uses the mean score equation as a building block for developing the theory for missing data analysis Provides comprehensive coverage of computational techniques for missing data analysis Presents a rigorous treatment of imputation techniques, including multiple imputation fractional imputation Explores the most recent advances of the propensity score method and estimation techniques for nonignorable missing data Describes a survey sampling application Updated with a new chapter on Data Integration Now includes a chapter on Advanced Topics, including kernel ridge regression imputation and neural network model imputation The book is primarily aimed at researchers and graduate students from statistics, and could be used as a reference by applied researchers with a good quantitative background. It includes many real data examples and simulated examples to help readers understand the methodologies.Trade Review"As a general comment, I must say that it is probably one of the most extensive, detailed and complete sources of information on the most up-to-date methods to deal with missing data, from simple imputation methods to more complex analysis techniques that take missingness into account. The book is well organized in 12 chapters that although could be read independently based on the readers needs/interest, it does have a hierarchy that makes sense going from more simple early chapters to more complex subjects later in the book."~David Manteigas, ISCB Book ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Likelihood-based Approach3. Computation4. Imputation5. Multiple Imputation6. Fractional Imputation7. Propensity Scoring Approach8. Nonignorable Missing Data9. Longitudinal and Clustered Data10. Application to Survey Sampling11. Data Integration12. Advanced Topics

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Book SynopsisLarge biological data, which are often noisy and high-dimensional, have become increasingly prevalent in biology and medicine. There is a real need for good training in statistics, from data exploration through to analysis and interpretation. This book provides an overview of statistical and dimension reduction methods for high-throughput biological data, with a specific focus on data integration. It starts with some biological background, key concepts underlying the multivariate methods, and then covers an array of methods implemented using the mixOmics package in R. Features: Provides a broad and accessible overview of methods for multi-omics data integration Covers a wide range of multivariate methods, each designed to answer specific biological questions Includes comprehensive visualisation techniques to aid in data interpretation Includes many worked examples and case studies using real data<Trade Review"This book was eagerly awaited both to bring together numerous research works published in recent years and to support the use of the Mixomics software which has become an essential tool for data integration and exploration when dealing with multiple types of high-dimensional biological data. It is the result of many years of research on cutting-edge developments in this domain as for sparsity. The book is very pleasant to read and well-structured around the different multivariate approaches. It is well documented with many recent references on the statistical methods and is very didactic through numerous examples accompanied by R codes and illustrations. It can be used by a large audience of statisticians and biologists to process, analyze, visualize, and interpret their multivariate microbiome and multi-omics data, but also as a basis for a course. I highly recommend this book."- Philippe Bastien, Senior Research Associate - L'Oréal R&I "The book belongs to the Computational Biology Series and presents a wide spectrum of modern methods of multivariate statistical analysis, integration and high-dimension reduction for biological data evaluated via the specialized R package. The neologism Omic is used as a root related to constellations of objects with biological information, for instance, in genomes and proteins—genomics and proteomics (in studying proteins expressed by cells and tissues), metabolic and transcription products—metabolomics and transcriptomics (in studying messenger RNA molecules expressed from the gens of an organism), or also in economics—Reaganomics, etc. [. . . ] Numerous links to the internet websites related to the considered methods of multi-omics data integration are suggested, particularly, the mixOmics project is described at the link http://www.mixOmics.org, and the package is available at Install |mixOmics. The developed methods and software are suitable not only for biologists and bioinformaticians students and researchers, but can be useful for solving computational and content problems in many other fields as well."– Technometrics "This is an excellent book for computational biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, data scientists, and graduate students who work with high-throughput omics data. The book covers most fundamental concepts of multi-omics data integration, while focusing on their implementations through hands-on examples implemented in the mixOmics R package."- Yuehua Cui, Michigan State University, Biometrics, September 2022 Table of ContentsI Modern biology and multivariate analysis 1. Multi-omics and biological systems2. The cycle of analysis3. Key multivariate concepts and dimension reduction in mixOmics4. Choose the right method for the right question in mixOmics II mixOmics under the hood 5. Projection to Latent Structures6. Visualisation for data integration7. Performance assessment in multivariate analyses III mixOmics in action 8. mixOmics: get started9. Principal Component Analysis (PCA)10. 10 Projection to Latent Structure (PLS)11. Canonical Correlation Analysis (CCA)12. PLS - Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA)13. N − data integration14. P − data integration15. Glossary of Terms

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Book SynopsisDrug development is an iterative process. The recent publications of regulatory guidelines further entail a lifecycle approach. Blending data from disparate sources, the Bayesian approach provides a flexible framework for drug development. Despite its advantages, the uptake of Bayesian methodologies is lagging behind in the field of pharmaceutical development.Written specifically for pharmaceutical practitioners, Bayesian Analysis with R for Drug Development: Concepts, Algorithms, and Case Studies, describes a wide range of Bayesian applications to problems throughout pre-clinical, clinical, and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) development. Authored by two seasoned statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, the book provides detailed Bayesian solutions to a broad array of pharmaceutical problems.Features Provides a single source of information on Bayesian statistics for drug development CoTable of ContentsBackground. Drug Research and Development. Basics of Bayesian analysis. Bayesian Estimation of Sample Size and Power. Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research. Pre-clinical efficacy study. Futility analysis. Phase 3 Clinical Trial. Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control. Analytical method. Process Development. Bayesian Approach to Statistical Process Control.

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Book SynopsisWavelets from a Statistical Perspective offers a modern, 2nd generation look on wavelets, far beyond the rigid setting of the equispaced, dyadic wavelets in the early days. With the methods of this book, based on the lifting scheme, researchers can set up a wavelet or another multiresolution analysis adapted to their data, ranging from images to scattered data or other irregularly spaced observations. Whereas classical wavelets stand a bit apart from other nonparametric methods, this book adds a multiscale touch to your spline, kernel or local polynomial smoothing procedure, thereby extending its applicability to nonlinear, nonparametric processing for piecewise smooth data.One of the chapters of the book constructs B-spline wavelets on nonequispaced knots and multiscale local polynomial transforms. In another chapter, the link between wavelets and Fourier analysis, ubiquitous in the classical approach, is explained, but without being inevitable. In further chap

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Book SynopsisFor researchers who use surveys interested in learning how to seize vast possibilities and flexibility of R in survey analysis/visualizations. Psychologists, marketeers, HR personnel, managers, other professionals who wish to standardize/automate the process for visualizing survey data. Suitable for textbook courses.Table of ContentsI Preparation. 1. Survey data. 2. Process. 3. Variables. 4. Categories. 5. Read data. 6. Parse values. 7. Validate data. 8. Pre-process data. 9. Build a dataset. 10. Basic statistics. 11. Create plots with ggplot2. 12. Save plots to files. 13. R Markdown. II Plotting. 14. Numeric plots. 15. Bar charts. 16. Percentage bars. 17. Diverging percentage bars. 18. Pie charts. 19. Lollipop plots. 20. Dot plots. 21. Heatmaps. 22. Geographic maps. 23. Missing value plots. 24. Validation plots.

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Book SynopsisUrban Informatics: Using Big Data to Understand and Serve Communities introduces the reader to the tools of data management, analysis, and manipulation using R statistical software. Designed for undergraduate and above level courses, this book is an ideal onramp for the study of urban informatics and how to translate novel data sets into new insights and practical tools.The book follows a unique pedagogical approach developed by the author to enable students to build skills by pursuing projects that inspire and motivate them. Each chapter has an Exploratory Data Assignment that prompts readers to practice their new skills on a data set of their choice. These assignments guide readers through the process of becoming familiar with the contents of a novel data set and communicating meaningful insights from the data to others.Key Features: The technical curriculum consists of both data management and analytics, including both as needed to become acquainted with and reveal the content of a new data set. Content that is contextualized in real-world applications relevant to community concerns. Unit-level assignments that educators might use as midterms or otherwise. These include Community Experience assignments that prompt students to evaluate the assumptions they have made about their data against real world information. All data sets are publicly available through the Boston Data Portal. Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Welcome to R 3 Telling a Data Story: Examining Individual Records 4 The Pulse of the City: Observing Variable Patterns 5 Uncovering Information: Making and Creating Variables 6 Measuring with Big Data 7 Making Measures from Records: Aggregating and Merging Data 8 Mapping Communities 9 Advanced Visual Techniques 10 Beyond Measurement: Inferential Statistics (and Correlations) 11 Identifying Inequities across Groups: ANOVA and t-Test 12 Unpacking Mechanisms Driving Inequities: Multivariate Regression 13 Advanced Analytic Techniques 14 Emergent Technologies

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Book SynopsisAn Advanced Course in Probability and Stochastic Processes provides a modern and rigorous treatment of probability theory and stochastic processes at an upper undergraduate and graduate level. Starting with the foundations of measure theory, this book introduces the key concepts of probability theory in an accessible way, providing full proofs and extensive examples and illustrations. Fundamental stochastic processes such as Gaussian processes, Poisson random measures, Lévy processes, Markov processes, and Itô processes are presented and explored in considerable depth, showcasing their many interconnections. Special attention is paid to martingales and the Wiener process and their central role in the treatment of stochastic integrals and stochastic calculus. This book includes many exercises, designed to test and challenge the reader and expand their skillset. An Advanced Course in Probability and Stochastic Processes is meant for students and researchers who have a soTable of Contents1. Measure Theory 2. Probability 3. Convergence 4. Conditioning 5. Martingales 6. Wiener and Brownian Motion Processes 7. Itô Calculus Appendix A. Selected Solutions Appendix B. Function Spaces Appendix C. Existence of the Lebesgue Measure Index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the reader to data science using R and the tidyverse. No prerequisite knowledge is needed in college-level programming or mathematics (e.g., calculus or statistics). The book is self-contained so readers can immediately begin building data science workflows without needing to reference extensive amounts of external resources for onboarding. The contents are targeted for undergraduate students but are equally applicable to students at the graduate level and beyond. The book develops concepts using many real-world examples to motivate the reader. Upon completion of the text, the reader will be able to: Gain proficiency in R programming Load and manipulate data frames, and tidy them using tidyverse tools Conduct statistical analyses and draw meaningful inferences from them Perform modeling from numerical and textual data Generate data visualizations (numerical and spatialTable of Contents1. Data Types 2. Data Transformation 3. Data Visualization 4. Building Simulations 5. Sampling 6. Hypothesis Testing 7. Quantifying Uncertainty 8. Towards Normality 9. Regression 10. Text Analysis

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Financial Mathematics: Theory, Binomial Models, and Applications seeks to replace existing books with a rigorous stand-alone text that covers fewer examples in greater detail with more proofs. The book uses the fundamental theorem of asset pricing as an introduction to linear algebra and convex analysis. It also provides example computer programs, mainly Octave/MATLAB functions but also spreadsheets and Macsyma scripts, with which students may experiment on real data.The text''s unique coverage is in its contemporary combination of discrete and continuous models to compute implied volatility and fit models to market data. The goal is to bridge the large gaps among nonmathematical finance texts, purely theoretical economics texts, and specific software-focused engineering texts.Table of ContentsPreface 1. Basics 2. Continuous Models 3. Discrete Models 4. Exotic Models 5. Forwards and Futures 6. Dividends and Interest 7. Implied Volatility 8. Fundamental Theorems Project Suggestions Answers and Index

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Book SynopsisThis textbook shows how to bring theoretical concepts from finance and econometrics to the data. Focusing on coding and data analysis with R, we show how to conduct research in empirical finance from scratch. We start by introducing the concepts of tidy data and coding principles using the tidyverse family of R packages. Code is provided to prepare common open-source and proprietary financial data sources (CRSP, Compustat, Mergent FISD, TRACE) and organize them in a database. We reuse these data in all the subsequent chapters, which we keep as self-contained as possible. The empirical applications range from key concepts of empirical asset pricing (beta estimation, portfolio sorts, performance analysis, Fama-French factors) to modeling and machine learning applications (fixed effects estimation, clustering standard errors, difference-in-difference estimators, ridge regression, Lasso, Elastic net, random forests, neural networks) and portfolio optimization techniques.HigTable of Contents1. Introduction to Tidy Finance 2. Accessing & Managing Financial Data 3. WRDS, CRSP, and Compustat 4. TRACE and FISD 5. Other Data Providers 6. Beta Estimation 7. Univariate Portfolio Sorts 8. Size Sorts and P-Hacking 9. Value and Bivariate Sorts 10. Replicating Fama and French Factors 11. Fama-MacBeth Regressions 12. Fixed Effects and Clustered Standard Errors 13. Difference in Differences 14. Factor Selection via Machine Learning 15. Option Pricing via Machine Learning 16. Parametric Portfolio Policies 17. Constrained Optimization and Backtesting Appendix A. Cover Design Appendix B. Clean Enhanced TRACE with R

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Book SynopsisWant to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so, then Mathematical Conundrums is for you. Daily Telegraph enigmatologist, Barry R. Clarke, presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry, arithmetic, and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And, for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits, a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum, this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge? Features High-school level of mathematics is the only pre-requisite Variety of algebraic, route-drawing, and geometrical conundrums Hints section for the lateral puzzles Warm-up excercises to sharpen the wits Full solutions to every problem Barry R. Clarke has published over 1,500 puzzles in The Daily Telegraph and has contributed enigmas to New Scientist, The Sunday Times, Readerâs Digest, The Sunday Telegraph, and Prospect magazine. His book Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa has sold over 100,000 copies. As well as a PhD in Shakespeare Studies, Barry has a masterâs degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor, filmmaker, comedy-sketch writer, cartoonist, computer programmer, and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http://barryispuzzled.com.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Mind sharpeners. 3. Geometry. 4. Arithmetic. 5. Algebra. 6. Programmable Puzzles. 7. Logic. 8. Visual-lateral

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the fundamentals of the technology satisfaction model (TSM), supporting readers in applying the Rasch model and structural equation modeling (SEM) a multivariate technique to higher education (HE) research. User satisfaction is traditionally measured along a single dimension. However, the TSM includes digital technologies for teaching, learning and research across three dimensions: computer efficacy, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Establishing relationships among these factors is a challenge. Although commonly used in psychology to trace relationships, Rasch and SEM approaches are rarely used in educational technology or library and information science. This book, therefore, shows that combining these two analytical tools offers researchers better options for measurement and generalisation in HE research. This title presents theoretical and methodological insights of use to researchers in HE.Table of Contents1. Assessment of ICT in Higher Education Applying the TSM. 2. Testing Online Learning Satisfaction in Higher Education. 3. Assessing Online Research Databases in Higher Education Using the TSM. 4. Measurement of Wireless Internet in Higher Education Using the TSM.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, various numerical methods are discussed in a comprehensive way. It delivers a mixture of theory, examples and MATLAB practicing exercises to help the students in improving their skills. To understand the MATLAB programming in a friendly style, the examples are solved. The MATLAB codes are mentioned in the end of each topic. Throughout the text, a balance between theory, examples and programming is maintained.Key Features Methods are explained with examples and codes System of equations has given full consideration Use of MATLAB is learnt for every method This book is suitable for graduate students in mathematics, computer science and engineering.Table of Contents1. Common Commands Used in Matlab. 2. System of Linear Equations. 3. Polynomial Interpolation. 4. Root Finding Methods. 5. Numerical Integration. 6. Solution of Initial Value Problems. 7. Boundary Value Problems.

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Book SynopsisInterpreting statistical data as evidence, Statistical Evidence: A Likelihood Paradigm focuses on the law of likelihood, fundamental to solving many of the problems associated with interpreting data in this way. Statistics has long neglected this principle, resulting in a seriously defective methodology. This book redresses the balance, explaining why science has clung to a defective methodology despite its well-known defects. After examining the strengths and weaknesses of the work of Neyman and Pearson and the Fisher paradigm, the author proposes an alternative paradigm which provides, in the law of likelihood, the explicit concept of evidence missing from the other paradigms. At the same time, this new paradigm retains the elements of objective measurement and control of the frequency of misleading results, features which made the old paradigms so important to science. The likelihood paradigm leads to statistical methods that have a compelling rationale and an elegant simplicity, noTrade Review"...provides the explicit concept of evidence missing from the other approaches."-Aslib Book Guide "…the book is well written and readable."--Hoben Thomas, Journal of Mathematical Psychology"This (hardback) book provides a very readable discussion of a possible alternative to both the Neyman-Pearson and the Fisherian approaches to the problem of interpreting data as evidence…present this area of work in a accessible manner with a clear readable style. The main ideas are made easy to understand and well illustrated with some interesting examples, including in an appendix the paradox of the ravens. Diagrams and tables are well used in this respect and the number of formulae is kept low, which aids readability…provides a well-presented discussion of an interesting new way of looking at data which would be accessible to most with some understanding of statistics. For this reason I would recommend it to a library."--Thomas Chadwick, University of Newcastle, BiometricsTable of ContentsStatistical Evidence: A Likelihood Paradigm

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the main models within the GLM (i.e., logistic, Poisson, negative binomial, ordinal, and multinomial). For each model, estimations, interpretations, model fit, diagnostics, and how to convey results graphically are provided. There is a focus on graphic displays of results as these are a core strength of using R for statistical analysis. Many in the social sciences are transitioning away from using Stata, SPSS and SAS, to using R, and this book uses statistical models which are relevant to the social sciences. Social Science Applications of Regression for Categorical Outcomes Using R will be useful for graduate students in the social sciences who are looking to expand their statistical knowledge, and for Quantitative social scientists due to it's ability to act as a practitioners guide. Key Features: Applied- in the sense that we will provide code that others can easily adapt Flexible- R is basically just a fancy Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Introduction to R Studio and Packages 3. Overview of OLS Regression and Introduction to the General Linear Model 4. Describing Categorical Variables and Some Useful Tests of Association 5. Regression for Binary Outcomes 6. Regression for Binary Outcomes – Moderation and Squared Terms 7. Regression for Ordinal Outcomes 8. Regression for Nominal Outcomes 9. Regression for Count Outcomes 10. Additional Outcome Types 11. Special Topics: Comparing Between Models and Missing Data

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Book SynopsisHow to Use SPSS is designed with the novice computer user in mind and for people who have no previous experience using SPSS. Each chapter is divided into short sections that describe the statistic being used, important underlying assumptions, and how to interpret the results and express them in a research report.The book begins with the basics, such as starting SPSS, defining variables, and entering and saving data. It covers all major statistical techniques typically taught in beginning statistics classes, such a descriptive statistics, graphing data, prediction and association, parametric inferential statistics, nonparametric inferential statistics and statistics for test construction.More than 275 screenshots (including sample output) throughout the book show students exactly what to expect as they follow along using SPSS. The book includes a glossary of statistical terms and practice exercises. A complete set of online resources including video tutorials and output files for students, and PowerPoint slides and test bank questions for instructors, make How to Use SPSS the definitive, field-tested resource for learning SPSS.New to this edition: Fully updated to the reflect SPSS version 29. Every screen shot has been recaptured. New video supplements for all practice exercises. References to significance levels have been updated to reflect the new SPSS output format. Effect size is now shown in output for many procedures and reference to some effect size has been moved from Appendix A to be more integrated into the chapters. Sample results sections now also include effect size where SPSS directly calculates effect size. A new section covering the EXPLORE command has been added to Chapter 3. Table of ContentsPreface to the Twelfth Edition 1. Getting Started 2. Entering and Modifying Data 3. Descriptive Statistics 4. Graphing Data 5. Prediction and Association 6. Basic Parametric Inferential Statistics and t-tests 7. ANOVA Models 8. Nonparametric Inferential Statistics 9. Test Construction Appendix A. Effect Size Appendix B. Practice Exercise Data Sets Appendix C. Sample Data Files Used in Text Appendix D. SPSS Syntax Basics Appendix E. Glossary Appendix F. Selecting the Appropriate Inferential Test Appendix G. Answer Key

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Book SynopsisThose who work in allied health professions and education aim to make people's lives better. Often, however, it is hard to know how effective this work has been: would change have occurred if there was no intervention? Is it possible we are doing more harm than good? To answer these questions and develop a body of knowledge about what works, we need to evaluate interventions. Objective intervention research is vital to improve outcomes, but this is a complex area, where it is all too easy to misinterpret evidence. This book uses practical examples to increase awareness of the numerous sources of bias that can lead to mistaken conclusions when evaluating interventions. The focus is on quantitative research methods, and exploration of the reasons why those both receiving and implementing intervention behave in the ways they do. Evaluating What Works: Intuitive Guide to Intervention Research for Practitioners illustrates how different research designs can overcome these issuesTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Why observational studies can be misleading 3. How to select an outcome measure 4. Improvement due to nonspecific effects of intervention 5. Limitations of the pre-post design: biases related to systematic change 6. Estimating unwanted effects with a control group 7. Controlling for selection bias: randomized assignment to intervention 8. The researcher as a source of bias 9. Further potential for bias: volunteers, dropouts, and missing data 10. The randomized controlled trial as a method for controlling biases 11. The importance of variation 12. Analysis of a two-group RCT 13. How big a sample do I need? Statistical power and type II errors 14. False positives, p-hacking and multiple comparisons 15. Drawbacks of the two-arm RCT 16. Moderators and mediators of intervention effects 17. Adaptive Designs 18. Cluster Randomized Controlled Trials 19. Cross-over designs 20. Single case designs 21. Can you trust the published literature? 22. Pre-registration and Registered Reports 23. Reviewing the literature before you start 24. Putting it all together 25. Comments on exercises 26. References

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Book SynopsisFull of real-world case studies and practical advice, Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R, Second Edition focuses on four fundamental methods of multivariate exploratory data analysis that are most suitable for applications. It covers principal component analysis (PCA) when variables are quantitative, correspondence analysis (CA) and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) when variables are categorical, and hierarchical cluster analysis.The authors take a geometric point of view that provides a unified vision for exploring multivariate data tables. Within this framework, they present the principles, indicators, and ways of representing and visualising objects that are common to the exploratory methods. The authors show how to use categorical variables in a PCA context in which variables are quantitative, how to handle more than two categorical variables in a CA context in which there are originally two variables, and how to add quantitative variablesTrade Review"While the book has some of the clearest geometric explanations written on the topic, in terms of inertia possessed by clouds of individuals and variables, its primary function is to operate as a step-by-step walk through on how to visualize, analyze and portray the results of analyses in R. This is accomplished via thought-provoking examples, ranging from wine ratings, decathlons to high-dimensional text-mining and genomic breeding. Data and code are available online, enabling fast cut-and-paste implementation…the book makes an excellent self-tutorial or teaching aid for the whole gamut of students and researchers working in applied fields. The authors are to be congratulated for their contribution to making the implementation of complex analyses ideas simple and implementable in practice."—Donna Ankherst, in Biometrics, September 2018"In the days of "big data" every researcher should be able to summarize and explain multivariate data sets. The purpose of "Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example using R" is to provide the practitioner with a sound understanding of, and the tools to apply, an array of multivariate technique (including Principal Components, Correspondence Analysis, and Clustering). The focus is on descriptive techniques, whose purpose is to explore the data from different perspectives, trying to find patterns, but without going into the realm of inferential statistics, with its formal tests of hypotheses, confidence intervals and other more advanced topics. This seems to be the right choice for the audience of non-statisticians to whom the book is directed. The second edition of the book includes a more extensive treatment of missing data and a new chapter on multivariate data visualization - both of which I consider very welcome additions.In summary, I consider "Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example using R" to be a good introduction, with an applied slant, to the fundamental multivariate techniTable of ContentsPrefacePrincipal Component Analysis (PCA)Correspondence Analysis (CA)Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA)ClusteringVisualisationAppendix

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Book SynopsisTopological Methods for Differential Equations and Inclusions covers the important topics involving topological methods in the theory of systems of differential equations. The equivalence between a control system and the corresponding differential inclusion is the central idea used to prove existence theorems in optimal control theory. Since the dynamics of economic, social, and biological systems are multi-valued, differential inclusions serve as natural models in macro systems with hysteresis. Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 Background in Multi-valued Analysis. 2 Hausdor□-Pompeiu Metric Topology. 3 Measurable Multifunctions. Measurable selection. 4 Continuous Selection Theorems. 5 Linear Multivalued Operators. 6 Fixed Point Theorems. 7 Generalized Metric and Banach Spaces. 8 Fixed Point Theorems in Vector Metric and Banach Spaces. 9 Random □xed point theorem. 10 Semigroups. 11 Systems of Impulsive Di□erential Equations on the Half-line. 12 Di□erential Inclusions. 13 Random Systems of Di□erential Equations. 14 Random Fractional Di□erential Equations via Hadamard Fractional Derivatives. 15 Existence Theory for Systems of Discrete Equations. 16 Discrete Inclusions. 17 Semilinear System of Discrete Equations. 18 Discrete Boundary Value Problems. 19 Appendix.

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Book SynopsisAfter the great expansion of genome-wide association studies, their scientific methodology and, notably, their data analysis has matured in recent years, and they are a keystone in large epidemiological studies. Newcomers to the field are confronted with a wealth of data, resources and methods. This book presents current methods to perform informative analyses using real and illustrative data with established bioinformatics tools and guides the reader through the use of publicly available data. Includes clear, readable programming codes for readers to reproduce and adapt to their own data. Emphasises extracting biologically meaningful associations between traits of interest and genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic data Uses up-to-date methods to exploit omic data Presents methods through specific examples and computing sessions Supplemented by a websTrade Review"This book is a good tool for self-learning analytical strategies for omics data. It requires previous knowledge of R and focuses on getting things done...I think the book would be a good reference for masters or PhD students that have to perform their analysis and need a starting point. Also, for the practicing statistician working with omics data."- Victor Moreno, ISCB News, July 2020 Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Case examples 3 Dealing with omic data in Bioconductor 4 Genetic association studies 5 Genomic variant studies 6 Adressing batch effects 7 Transcriptomic studies 8 Epigenomic studies 9 Exposomic analysis 10 Enrichment analysis 11 Multiomic data analysis

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Book SynopsisThis book provides in-depth and wide-ranging analyses of the emergence, and subsequent ubiquity, of algorithms in diverse realms of social life. The plurality of Algorithmic Cultures emphasizes: 1) algorithmsâ increasing importance in the formation of new epistemic and organizational paradigms; and 2) the multifaceted analyses of algorithms across an increasing number of research fields. The authors in this volume address the complex interrelations between social groups and algorithms in the construction of meaning and social interaction. The contributors highlight the performative dimensions of algorithms by exposing the dynamic processes through which algorithms â themselves the product of a specific approach to the world â frame reality, while at the same time organizing how people think about society. With contributions from leading experts from Media Studies, Social Studies of Science and Technology, Cultural and Media Sociology from Canada, France, Germany, UK and the USA, thiTable of Contents1. What Are Algorithmic Cultures? (Jonathan Roberge / Robert Seyfert) 2. The Algorithmic Choreography of the Impressionable Subject (Lucas D. Introna3. #Trendingistrending: When Algorithms Become Culture (Tarleton Gillespie)4. Shaping Consumers’ Online Voices: Algorithmic Apparatus or Evaluation Culture? (Jean-Samuel Beuscart / Kevin Mellet)5. Deconstructing the Algorithm: Four Types of Digital Information Calculations, (Dominique Cardon)6. Baffled by an Algorithm: Mediation and the Auditory Relations of ‘Immersive Audio’ (Joe Klett)7. Algorhythmic Ecosystems: Neoliberal Couplings and Their Pathogenesis 1960–Present (Shintaro Miyazaki)8. Drones: The Mobilization of Algorithms, (Valentin Rauer)9. Social Bots as Algorithmic Pirates and Messengers of Techno-Environmental Agency, (Oliver Leistert)

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Book SynopsisProbability and Bayesian Modeling is an introduction to probability and Bayesian thinking for undergraduate students with a calculus background. The first part of the book provides a broad view of probability including foundations, conditional probability, discrete and continuous distributions, and joint distributions. Statistical inference is presented completely from a Bayesian perspective. The text introduces inference and prediction for a single proportion and a single mean from Normal sampling. After fundamentals of Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms are introduced, Bayesian inference is described for hierarchical and regression models including logistic regression. The book presents several case studies motivated by some historical Bayesian studies and the authors' research.This text reflects modern Bayesian statistical practice. Simulation is introduced in all the probability chapters and extensively used in the Bayesian material to simulate frTrade Review"The book can be used by upper undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers and practitioners in statistics and data science from all disciplines…A background of calculus is required for the reader but no experience in programming is needed. The writing style of the book is extremely reader friendly. It provides numerous illustrative examples, valuable resources, a rich collection of materials, and a memorable learning experience."~Technometrics"Over many years, I have wondered about the following: Should a first undergraduate course in statistics be a Bayesian course? After reading this book, I have come to the conclusion that the answer is…yes!... this is very well written textbook that can also be used as self-learning material for practitioners. It presents a clear, accessible, and entertaining account of the interplay of probability, computations, and statistical inference from the Bayesian perspective."~ISCB NewsTable of Contents1. Introduction, examples and review. 2. Why Bayes? 3. One-parameter models. 4. Monte Carlo approximation. 5. Normal models. 6. Gibbs sampler. 7. Metropolis-Hastings algorithms, BUGS. 8. Bayesian hierarchical modeling. 9. Multivariate normal models. 10. Bayesian linear regression. 11. Bayesian model comparison, variable selection and model selection. 12. Applications.

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Book SynopsisA First Course in Fuzzy Logic, Fourth Edition is an expanded version of the successful third edition. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and applications of fuzzy logic.This popular text offers a firm mathematical basis for the calculus of fuzzy concepts necessary for designing intelligent systems and a solid background for readers to pursue further studies and real-world applications.New in the Fourth Edition: Features new results on fuzzy sets of type-2 Provides more information on copulas for modeling dependence structures Includes quantum probability for uncertainty modeling in social sciences, especially in economics With its comprehensive updates, this new edition presents all the background necessary for students, instructors and professionals to begin using fuzzy logic in its manyapplications in computer science, mathemaTable of ContentsThe Concept of FuzzinessExamples. Mathematical modeling. Some operations on fuzzy sets. Fuzziness as uncertainty.Some Algebra of Fuzzy SetsBoolean algebras and lattices. Equivalence relations and partitions. Composing mappings. Isomorphisms and homomorphisms. Alpha-cuts. Images of alpha-level sets.Fuzzy QuantitiesFuzzy quantities. Fuzzy numbers. Fuzzy intervals. Logical Aspects of Fuzzy SetsClassical two-valued logic. A three-valued logic. Fuzzy logic. Fuzzy and Lukasiewicz logics. Interval-valued fuzzy logic.Basic Connectivest-norms. Generators of t-norms. Isomorphisms of t-norms. Negations. Nilpotent t-norms and negations. T-conforms. De Morgan systems. Groups and t-norms. Interval-valued fuzzy sets. Type-2 fuzzy sets.Additional Topics on ConnectivesFuzzy implications. Averaging operators. Powers of t-norms. Sensitivity of connectives. Copulas and t-norms.Fuzzy RelationsDefinitions and examples. Binary fuzzy relations. Operations on fuzzy relations. Fuzzy partitions. Fuzzy relations as Chu spaces. Approximate reasoning. Approximate reasoning in expert systems. A simple form of generalized modus ponens. The compositional rule of inference.Universal Approximation Fuzzy rule bases. Design methodologies. Some mathematical background. Approximation capability. Possibility TheoryProbability and uncertainty. Random sets. Possibility measures. Partial KnowledgeMotivations. Belief functions and incidence algebras. Monotonicity. Beliefs, densities, and allocations. Belief functions on infinite sets. Mobius transforms of set-functions. Reasoning with belief functions. Decision making using belief functions. Rough sets. Conditional events.Fuzzy MeasuresMotivation and definitions. Fuzzy measures and lower probabilities. Fuzzy measures in other areas. Conditional fuzzy measures.The Choquet IntegralThe Lebesgue integral. The Sugeno integral. The Choquet integral. Fuzzy Modeling and ControlMotivation for fuzzy control. The methodology of fuzzy control. Optimal fuzzy control. An analysis of fuzzy control techniques.

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Book SynopsisIn order to make informed decisions, there are three important elements: intuition, trust, and analytics. Intuition is based on experiential learning and recent research has shown that those who rely on their gut feelings may do better than those who don't. Analytics, however, are important in a data-driven environment to also inform decision making. The third element, trust, is critical for knowledge sharing to take place. These three elementsintuition, analytics, and trustmake a perfect combination for decision making. This book gathers leading researchers who explore the role of these three elements in the process of decision-making.Table of ContentsIntuition. The Underpinnings of Intuition. How Intuition Affects Decision Making. Data, Insights, Models, and Decisions. The Missing Link—Experiential Learning. Cases of Intuition Outperforming Analytics. Trust. The Foundation of Trust. Trust and Organizational Leadership. Trust and Knowledge Sharing. Trust and Organizational Communication. Trust and Marketing. Trust and Social Media. Analytics. The Secret Sauce. Predictive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics. Developing an Analytics Strategy. Looking Toward the Future with Cognitive Computing and AI.

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Book SynopsisFeature engineering plays a vital role in big data analytics. Machine learning and data mining algorithms cannot work without data. Little can be achieved if there are few features to represent the underlying data objects, and the quality of results of those algorithms largely depends on the quality of the available features. Feature Engineering for Machine Learning and Data Analytics provides a comprehensive introduction to feature engineering, including feature generation, feature extraction, feature transformation, feature selection, and feature analysis and evaluation. The book presents key concepts, methods, examples, and applications, as well as chapters on feature engineering for major data types such as texts, images, sequences, time series, graphs, streaming data, software engineering data, Twitter data, and social media data. It also contains generic feature generation approaches, as well as methods for generating tried-and-tested, hand-crafted, domain-specifTable of Contents1. Preliminaries and Overview 2. Feature Engineering for Text Data 3. Feature Extraction and Learning for Visual Data 4. Feature-based time-series analysis 5. Feature Engineering for Data Streams 6. Feature Generation and Feature Engineering for Sequences 7. Feature Generation for Graphs and Networks 8. Feature Selection and Evaluation 9. Automating Feature Engineering in Supervised Learning 10. Pattern based Feature Generation 11. Deep Learning for Feature Representation 12. Feature Engineering for Social Bot Detection 13. Feature Generation and Engineering for Software Analytics 14. Feature Engineering for Twitter-based Applications

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Book SynopsisLogistic Regression Models presents an overview of the full range of logistic models, including binary, proportional, ordered, partially ordered, and unordered categorical response regression procedures. Other topics discussed include panel, survey, skewed, penalized, and exact logistic models. The text illustrates how to apply the various models to health, environmental, physical, and social science data.Examples illustrate successful modelingThe text first provides basic terminology and concepts, before explaining the foremost methods of estimation (maximum likelihood and IRLS) appropriate for logistic models. It then presents an in-depth discussion of related terminology and examines logistic regression model development and interpretation of the results. After focusing on the construction and interpretation of various interactions, the author evaluates assumptions and goodness-of-fit tests that can be used for model assessment. He also coversTrade ReviewThis book really does cover everything you ever wanted to know about logistic regression … with updates available on the author’s website. Hilbe, a former national athletics champion, philosopher, and expert in astronomy, is a master at explaining statistical concepts and methods. Readers familiar with his other expository work will know what to expect—great clarity.The book provides considerable detail about all facets of logistic regression. No step of an argument is omitted so that the book will meet the needs of the reader who likes to see everything spelt out, while a person familiar with some of the topics has the option to skip "obvious" sections. The material has been thoroughly road-tested through classroom and web-based teaching. … The focus is on helping the reader to learn and understand logistic regression. The audience is not just students meeting the topic for the first time, but also experienced users. I believe the book really does meet the author’s goal … .—Annette J. Dobson, Biometrics, June 2012Overall this is a comprehensive book, which will provide a very useful resource and handbook for anyone whose work involves modelling binary data.—David J. Hand, International Statistical Review (2011), 79… useful as a textbook in a course on logistic regression.—Andreas Rosenblad, Technometrics, May 2011Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Concepts Related to the Logistic Model. Estimation Methods. Derivation of the Binary Logistic Algorithm. Model Development. Interactions. Analysis of Model Fit. Binomial Logistic Regression. Overdispersion. Ordered Logistic Regression. Multinomial Logistic Regression. Alternative Categorical Response Models. Panel Models. Other Types of Logistic-Based Models. Exact Logistic Regression. Conclusion. Appendices. References. Indices.

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Book SynopsisSurvival Analysis with Interval-Censored Data: A Practical Approach with Examples in R, SAS, and BUGS provides the reader with a practical introduction into the analysis of interval-censored survival times. Although many theoretical developments have appeared in the last fifty years, interval censoring is often ignored in practice. Many are unaware of the impact of inappropriately dealing with interval censoring. In addition, the necessary software is at times difficult to trace. This book fills in the gap between theory and practice. Features:-Provides an overview of frequentist as well as Bayesian methods.-Include a focus on practical aspects and applications.-Extensively illustrates the methods with examples using R, SAS, and BUGS. Full programs are available on a supplementary website.The authors:Kris Bogaerts is project manager at I-BioStat, KU Leuven. He received his PhD in Trade Review"The authors succeeded in providing a practical text focused on the application of interval-censored data using various statistical software. Lastly, the authors wrote a text, which appeals to practitioners, because the text anticipates their needs and the foundational concepts and software to execute it." ~ Stephanie A. Besser"All chapters spend a significant amount of time walking through examples with associated R code and results and do a very nice job explaining the initial CSE framework. Examples expand in complexity as the book progresses. As a biostatistician working in an academic setting, I am quite familiar with simulations used to construct new trials. However, the concept of CSE framework was brand new to me, and I think the strategies outlined in this book could definitely improve my approach to designing trial and analysis plans! This would also facilitate discussions with the clinical study team on how to proceed given our results. I would recommend this book to any clinical trial statistician who is interested in exploring simulations to better understand the implications of selected design and analysis strategies within their trials."~Emily Dressler, Wake Forest School of Medicine "To the best of my knowledge, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the analysis of interval-censored data using common software such as SAS, R, and BUGS. I expect that applied statisticians and public health researchers with interest in statistical analysis of interval-censored data will find the book very useful. In addition, it seems well suited to be a reference book for a graduate-level survival analysis course. Overall, I enjoyed the presentation of the main idea of the methodology and the discussion of the strengths and limitations of approaches. If I had an opportunity to teach statistical methods for interval-censored data, I would select this book as a required text."~ Minggen Lu, The American StatisticianTable of ContentsIntroduction. Inference for Right-Censored Data. Estimation of the Survival Distribution. Comparison of Two or More Survival Distributions. Proportional Hazard Model. Accelerated Failure Time Model. Bivariate Interval-Censored Data. More Complex Problems. Other Topics in Interval Censoring.

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Book SynopsisBased on research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Optimization of Regional Industrial Structures and Applications provides an authoritative introduction to and survey of the cutting-edge research and applications in industrial structure optimization. Employing grey systems theory as its method of analysis, it integrates grey systems theory with industrial structure optimization theory to provide dynamic and efficient methods of measurement, analysis, and decision making. The authors cover several models of grey regional industrial structure, including grey correlation priority analysis, industrial structure order degree measurement model, regional leading industries grey assessment model and turnpike model. The first part of the book clarifies basic theory. This section covers the production and development of industrial structure theory, evolution laws of inTable of ContentsThe Forming and Development of Industrial Structure Theory. Industrial Strucutre’s Evolving Track and Law. The Key Influence Factors of Industrial Structure’s Upgrading. The Rationalization of Industrial Structure. The Heightening of Industrial Structure. The In-Output Analysis of Industrial Structure. Regional Industrial Structure. Choosing Regional Leading Industry. The Mathematics Models of Regional Industrial Structure’s Optimzing. The Research on Ma-an-Shan City’s Industrial Structure’s Optimization and Upgrading in "the 11th Five-Year Plan". The Emphasis, Ideas, and Strategy of Jiang Su Province’s Industrial Structure Adjustment. The Approach and Countermeasures of Achieving the Heightening of Industrial Structure in Jiang Su Province. The Approach and Countermeasures of the Heightening of Industrial Structure During "the 11th Five-Year Plan".

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the authors' substantial expertise in modeling longitudinal and clustered data, Quasi-Least Squares Regression provides a thorough treatment of quasi-least squares (QLS) regressiona computational approach for the estimation of correlation parameters within the framework of generalized estimating equations (GEEs). The authors present a detailed evaluation of QLS methodology, demonstrating the advantages of QLS in comparison with alternative methods. They describe how QLS can be used to extend the application of the traditional GEE approach to the analysis of unequally spaced longitudinal data, familial data, and data with multiple sources of correlation. In some settings, QLS also allows for improved analysis with an unstructured correlation matrix. Special focus is given to goodness-of-fit analysis as well as new strategies for selecting the appropriate working correlation structure for QLS and GEE. A chapter on longitudinal binary data tackTrade Review"The book does an excellent job of explaining basic concepts and techniques in the analysis of longitudinal and correlated data using QLS and GEE. Well-chosen data examples almost follow all the technical explanations, providing the readers a flavor on what problems QLS solves and how to solve those problems using software. Although the authors mainly use Stata to demonstrate the examples, they also provide web access to R, SAS, and MATLAB code and guidelines to replicate those examples, making the book appealing to a wide audience. The book also successfully incorporates some recent research work without raising its technical level. Therefore, the book will serve as a comprehensible guide to researchers who conduct analysis on correlated data. It would also be a good textbook for graduate students in statistics or biostatistics. Finally, I believe it would be a popular desk reference for methodology-oriented researchers who are interested in longitudinal studies and related fields." —Journal of the American Statistical Association, March 2015"This book deals with the quasi-least squares (QLS) regression, presenting a computational approach for the estimation of correlation parameters in the context of the generalized estimating equations (GEEs). … The book is provided with illustrative examples for each topic."—Zentralblatt MATH 1306Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: Introduction. Review of Generalized Linear Models. QUASI-LEAST SQUARES THEORY AND APPLICATIONS: History and Theory of QLS Regression. Mixed Linear Structures and Familial Data. Correlation Structures for Clustered and Longitudinal Data. Analysis of Data with Multiple Sources of Correlation. Correlated Binary Data. Assessing Goodness of Fit and Choice of Correlation Structure for QLS and GEE. Sample Size and Demonstration. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn order to be effective for their users, information retrieval (IR) systems should be adapted to the specific needs of particular environments. The huge and growing array of types of information retrieval systems in use today is on display in Understanding Information Retrieval Systems: Management, Types, and Standards, which addresses over 20 types of IR systems. These various system types, in turn, present both technical and management challenges, which are also addressed in this volume. In order to be interoperable in a networked environment, IR systems must be able to use various types of technical standards, a number of which are described in this bookoften by their original developers. The book covers the full context of operational IR systems, addressing not only the systems themselves but also human user search behaviors, user-centered design, and management and policy issues. In addition to theory and practice of IR system desigTable of ContentsGeneral. Management of Information Retrieval Systems. Types of Information Retrieval Systems. Standards for Information Retrieval Systems.

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Book SynopsisExercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory helps students and scientists obtain an in-depth understanding of statistical theory by working on and reviewing solutions to interesting and challenging exercises of practical importance. Unlike similar books, this text incorporates many exercises that apply to real-world settings and provides much more thorough solutions.The exercises and selected detailed solutions cover from basic probability theory through to the theory of statistical inference. Many of the exercises deal with important, real-life scenarios in areas such as medicine, epidemiology, actuarial science, social science, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental health, and sports. Several exercises illustrate the utility of study design strategies, sampling from finite populations, maximum likelihood, asymptotic theory, latent class analysis, conditional inference, regression analysis, generalized linear models, Bayesian analysis, anTrade Review"I have found the book useful in preparing homework and exam questions in my current course, and I could see students benefiting from such a trove of problems with solutions."—The American Statistician, February 2015Table of ContentsConcepts and Notation. Basic Probability Theory. Univariate Distribution Theory. Multivariate Distribution Theory. Estimation Theory. Hypothesis Testing Theory.

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Book SynopsisA Hands-On Approach to Teaching Introductory StatisticsExpanded with over 100 more pages, Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis for the Life Sciences, Second Edition presents the right balance of data examples, statistical theory, and computing to teach introductory statistics to students in the life sciences. This popular textbook covers the mathematics underlying classical statistical analysis, the modeling aspects of statistical analysis and the biological interpretation of results, and the application of statistical software in analyzing real-world problems and datasets.New to the Second Edition A new chapter on non-linear regression models A new chapter that contains examples of complete data analyses, illustrating how a full-fledged statistical analysis is undertaken Additional exercises in most chapters A summary of statistical formulas related to the specific designs uTable of ContentsDescription of Samples and Populations. Linear Regression. Comparison of Groups. The Normal Distribution. Statistical Models, Estimation, and Confidence Intervals. Hypothesis Tests. Model Validation and Prediction. Linear Normal Models. Non-Linear Regression. Probabilities. The Binomial Distribution. Analysis of Count Data. Logistic Regression. Statistical Analysis Examples. Case Exercises. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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