Original PDF Ebook – Linear Models2nd Edition – 9781118952832

Original PDF Ebook – Linear Models2nd Edition – 9781118952832

Provides an easy-to-understand guide to statistical linear models and its uses in data analysis_x000D_
This book defines a broad spectrum of statistical linear models that is useful in the analysis of data. Considerable rewriting was done to make the book more reader friendly than the first edition. Linear Models, Second Edition is written in such a way as to be self-contained for a person with a background in basic statistics, calculus and linear algebra. The text includes numerous applied illustrations, numerical examples, and exercises, now augmented with computer outputs in SAS and R. Also new to this edition is:_x000D_
• A greatly improved internal design and format_x000D_
• A short introductory chapter to ease understanding of the order in which topics are taken up_x000D_
• Discussion of additional topics including multiple comparisons and shrinkage estimators_x000D_
• Enhanced discussions of generalized inverses, the MINQUE, Bayes and Maximum Likelihood estimators for estimating variance components_x000D_
Furthermore, in this edition, the second author adds many pedagogical elements throughout the book. These include numbered examples, end-of-example and end-of-proof symbols, selected hints and solutions to exercises available on the book’s website, and references to “big data” in everyday life. Featuring a thorough update, Linear Models, Second Edition includes:_x000D_
• A new internal format, additional instructional pedagogy, selected hints and solutions to exercises, and several more real-life applications_x000D_
• Many examples using SAS and R with timely data sets_x000D_
• Over 400 examples and exercises throughout the book to reinforce understanding