Applying contemporary statistical techniques

Applying Contemporary Statistical Techniques explains why traditional statistical methods are often inadequate or outdated when applied to modern problems. Wilcox demonstrates how new and more powerful techniques address these problems far more effectively, making these modern robust methods underst...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilcox, Rand R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Academic Press 2003, 2003
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Collection: Elsevier eBook collection Mathematics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Applying Contemporary Statistical Techniques explains why traditional statistical methods are often inadequate or outdated when applied to modern problems. Wilcox demonstrates how new and more powerful techniques address these problems far more effectively, making these modern robust methods understandable, practical, and easily accessible. * Assumes no previous training in statistics * Explains how and why modern statistical methods provide more accurate results than conventional methods * Covers the latest developments on multiple comparisons * Includes recent advances in risk-based methods * Features many illustrations and examples using data from real studies * Describes and illustrates easy-to-use s-plus functions for applying cutting-edge techniques * Covers many contemporary ANOVA (analysis of variance) and regression methods not found in other books
Physical Description:1 volume (various pagings) illustrations
ISBN:0127515410
9780080527512
9780127515410