An R Companion to Applied Regression

By John D. Fox, Sanford Weisberg, Harvey Sanford Weisberg

Book Overview

This is a broad introduction to the R statistical computing environment in the context of applied regression analysis. It is a thoroughly updated edition of John Fox′s bestselling text An R and S-Plus Companion to Applied Regression (SAGE, 2002). The Second Edition is intended as a companion to any course on modern applied regression analysis.

The authors provide a step-by-step guide to using the high-quality free statistical software R, an emphasis on integrating statistical computing in R with the practice of data analysis, coverage of generalized linear models, enhanced coverage of R graphics and programming, and substantial web-based support materials.

An accompanying website for the book can be found at http: //socserv.mcmaster.ca/jfox/Books/Companion/index.html provides:

R scripts for examples by chapter Data files used in the book The car package (Companion to Applied Regression), an accompanying software for regression diagnostics and other regression-related tasks Other resources to help students get the most out of the text

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141297514X
• ISBN13: 9781412975148
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.1" x 7.0"