Search Results for: Interpreting And Using Regression

Interpreting and Using Regression sets out the actual procedures researchers employ, places them in the framework of statistical theory, and shows how good research takes account both of statistical theory and real world demands. Achen builds a working philosophy of regression that goes well beyond the abstract, unrealistic treatment given

This practical, conceptual introduction to statistical analysis by award-winning teacher Andrew N. Christopher uses published research with inherently interesting social sciences content to help students make clear connections between statistics and real life. Using a friendly, easy-to-understand presentation, Christopher walks students through the hand calculations of key statistical tools and

Textbook for undergraduates and beginning graduate students in statistics, and students and professionals in the social and health sciences.

A concise, introductory text, Propensity Score Methods and Applications describes propensity score methods (PSM) and how they are used to balance the distributions of observed covariates between treatment conditions as a means to reduce selection bias. This new QASS title specifically focuses on the procedures of implementing PSM for research

Many problems in the social sciences are amenable to analysis using the analytical tools of logit and probit models. Within this genre an important class of models are those of ordered and of multinomial models. This book explains what ordered and multinomial models are and also shows how to apply