Inferential Models

Inferential Models
Author: Ryan Martin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439886512

A New Approach to Sound Statistical ReasoningInferential Models: Reasoning with Uncertainty introduces the authors' recently developed approach to inference: the inferential model (IM) framework. This logical framework for exact probabilistic inference does not require the user to input prior information. The authors show how an IM produces meaning

Encyclopedia of Research Design

Encyclopedia of Research Design
Author: Neil J. Salkind
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1779
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1412961270

"Comprising more than 500 entries, the Encyclopedia of Research Design explains how to make decisions about research design, undertake research projects in an ethical manner, interpret and draw valid inferences from data, and evaluate experiment design strategies and results. Two additional features carry this encyclopedia far above other works in the field: bibliographic entries devoted to significant articles in the history of research design and reviews of contemporary tools, such as software and statistical procedures, used to analyze results. It covers the spectrum of research design strategies, from material presented in introductory classes to topics necessary in graduate research; it addresses cross- and multidisciplinary research needs, with many examples drawn from the social and behavioral sciences, neurosciences, and biomedical and life sciences; it provides summaries of advantages and disadvantages of often-used strategies; and it uses hundreds of sample tables, figures, and equations based on real-life cases."--Publisher's description.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design
Author: Bruce B. Frey
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 3889
Release: 2022-01-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1071812106

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design maps out how one makes decisions about research design, interprets data, and draws valid inferences, undertakes research projects in an ethical manner, and evaluates experimental design strategies and results. From A-to-Z, this four-volume work covers the spectrum of research design strategies and topics including, among other things: fundamental research design principles, ethics in the research process, quantitative versus qualitative and mixed-method designs, completely randomized designs, multiple comparison tests, diagnosing agreement between data and models, fundamental assumptions in analysis of variance, factorial treatment designs, complete and incomplete block designs, Latin square and related designs, hierarchical designs, response surface designs, split-plot designs, repeated measures designs, crossover designs, analysis of covariance, statistical software packages, and much more. Research design, with its statistical underpinnings, can be especially daunting for students and novice researchers. At its heart, research design might be described simply as a formalized approach toward problem solving, thinking, and acquiring knowledge, the success of which depends upon clearly defined objectives and appropriate choice of statistical design and analysis to meet those objectives. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design will assist students and researchers with their work while providing vital information on research strategies.

Aspects of Multivariate Statistical Theory

Aspects of Multivariate Statistical Theory
Author: Robb J. Muirhead
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 706
Release: 2009-09-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0470316705

The Wiley-Interscience Paperback Series consists of selected books that have been made more accessible to consumers in an effort to increase global appeal and general circulation. With these new unabridged softcover volumes, Wiley hopes to extend the lives of these works by making them available to future generations of statisticians, mathematicians, and scientists. ". . . the wealth of material on statistics concerning the multivariate normal distribution is quite exceptional. As such it is a very useful source of information for the general statistician and a must for anyone wanting to penetrate deeper into the multivariate field." -Mededelingen van het Wiskundig Genootschap "This book is a comprehensive and clearly written text on multivariate analysis from a theoretical point of view." -The Statistician Aspects of Multivariate Statistical Theory presents a classical mathematical treatment of the techniques, distributions, and inferences based on multivariate normal distribution. Noncentral distribution theory, decision theoretic estimation of the parameters of a multivariate normal distribution, and the uses of spherical and elliptical distributions in multivariate analysis are introduced. Advances in multivariate analysis are discussed, including decision theory and robustness. The book also includes tables of percentage points of many of the standard likelihood statistics used in multivariate statistical procedures. This definitive resource provides in-depth discussion of the multivariate field and serves admirably as both a textbook and reference.

Nonparametric Statistical Methods Using R

Nonparametric Statistical Methods Using R
Author: Graysen Cline
Publisher: Scientific e-Resources
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2019-05-19
Genre:
ISBN: 1839473258

Nonparametric Statistical Methods Using R covers customary nonparametric methods and rank-based examinations, including estimation and deduction for models running from straightforward area models to general direct and nonlinear models for uncorrelated and corresponded reactions. The creators underscore applications and measurable calculation. They represent the methods with numerous genuine and mimicked information cases utilizing R, including the bundles Rfit and npsm. The book initially gives a diagram of the R dialect and essential factual ideas previously examining nonparametrics. It presents rank-based methods for one-and two-example issues, strategies for relapse models, calculation for general settled impacts ANOVA and ANCOVA models, and time-to-occasion examinations. The last two parts cover further developed material, including high breakdown fits for general relapse models and rank-based surmising for bunch associated information. The book can be utilized as an essential content or supplement in a course on connected nonparametric or hearty strategies and as a source of perspective for scientists who need to execute nonparametric and rank-based methods by and by. Through various illustrations, it demonstrates to perusers proper methodologies to apply these methods utilizing R.

Exact Statistical Methods for Data Analysis

Exact Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
Author: Samaradasa Weerahandi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2013-12-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1461208254

Now available in paperback, this book covers some recent developments in statistical inference. It provides methods applicable in problems involving nuisance parameters such as those encountered in comparing two exponential distributions or in ANOVA without the assumption of equal error variances. The generalized procedures are shown to be more powerful in detecting significant experimental results and in avoiding misleading conclusions.

Permutation Tests for Complex Data

Permutation Tests for Complex Data
Author: Fortunato Pesarin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780470689523

Complex multivariate testing problems are frequently encountered in many scientific disciplines, such as engineering, medicine and the social sciences. As a result, modern statistics needs permutation testing for complex data with low sample size and many variables, especially in observational studies. The Authors give a general overview on permutation tests with a focus on recent theoretical advances within univariate and multivariate complex permutation testing problems, this book brings the reader completely up to date with today’s current thinking. Key Features: Examines the most up-to-date methodologies of univariate and multivariate permutation testing. Includes extensive software codes in MATLAB, R and SAS, featuring worked examples, and uses real case studies from both experimental and observational studies. Includes a standalone free software NPC Test Release 10 with a graphical interface which allows practitioners from every scientific field to easily implement almost all complex testing procedures included in the book. Presents and discusses solutions to the most important and frequently encountered real problems in multivariate analyses. A supplementary website containing all of the data sets examined in the book along with ready to use software codes. Together with a wide set of application cases, the Authors present a thorough theory of permutation testing both with formal description and proofs, and analysing real case studies. Practitioners and researchers, working in different scientific fields such as engineering, biostatistics, psychology or medicine will benefit from this book.

Statistical Methods for Psychology

Statistical Methods for Psychology
Author: David C. Howell
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2013
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781111840853

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY, 8E, International Edition surveys the statistical techniques commonly used in the behavioral and social sciences, particularly psychology and education. To help students gain a better understanding of the specific statistical hypothesis tests that are covered throughout the text, author David Howell emphasizes conceptual understanding. This Eighth Edition continues to focus students on two key themes that are the cornerstones of this book's success: the importance of looking at the data before beginning a hypothesis test, and the importance of knowing the relationship between the statistical test in use and the theoretical questions being asked by the experiment. New and expanded topics—reflecting the evolving realm of statistical methods—include effect size, meta-analysis, and treatment of missing data.

Smooth Tests of Goodness of Fit

Smooth Tests of Goodness of Fit
Author: J. C. W. Rayner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2009-07-23
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0470824433

In this fully revised and expanded edition of Smooth Tests of Goodness of Fit, the latest powerful techniques for assessing statistical and probabilistic models using this proven class of procedures are presented in a practical and easily accessible manner. Emphasis is placed on modern developments such as data-driven tests, diagnostic properties, and model selection techniques. Applicable to most statistical distributions, the methodology described in this book is optimal for deriving tests of fit for new distributions and complex probabilistic models, and is a standard against which new procedures should be compared. New features of the second edition include: Expansion of the methodology to cover virtually any statistical distribution, including exponential families Discussion and application of data-driven smooth tests Techniques for the selection of the best model for the data, with a guide to acceptable alternatives Numerous new, revised, and expanded examples, generated using R code Smooth Tests of Goodness of Fit is an invaluable resource for all methodological researchers as well as graduate students undertaking goodness-of-fit, statistical, and probabilistic model assessment courses. Practitioners wishing to make an informed choice of goodness-of-fit test will also find this book an indispensible guide. Reviews of the first edition: "This book gives a very readable account of the smooth tests of goodness of fit. The book can be read by scientists having only an introductory knowledge of statistics. It contains a fairly extensive list of references; research will find it helpful for the further development of smooth tests." --T.K. Chandra, Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete, Band 73, 1/92' "An excellent job of showing how smooth tests (a class of goodness of fit tests) are generally and easily applicable in assessing the validity of models involving statistical distributions....Highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate libraries." --Choice "The book can be read by scientists having only an introductory knowledge of statistics. It contains a fairly extensive list of references; researchers will find it helpful for the further development of smooth tests."--Mathematical Reviews "Very rich in examples . . . Should find its way to the desks of many statisticians." --Technometrics