Intermediate Statistics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math and...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
• Published by: For Dummies March 12, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470045205
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470045206
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
"style, language, layout,common sense, Minitab output, dire warnings,practicalities,examples,punchy headings and warmth of humour" (MSOR Connections, Vol 8 No 1)

Product Description
Need to know how to build and test models based on data? Intermediate Statistics For Dummies gives you the knowledge to estimate, investigate, correlate, and congregate certain variables based on the information at hand. The techniques you’ll learn in this book are the same techniques used by professionals in medical and scientific fields.

Picking up right where Statistics For Dummies left off, this straightforward, easy-to-follow book guides you beyond Central Limit Theorem and hypothesis tests and immerses you in flavors of regression, ANOVA, and nonparametric procedures. Unlike regular statistics books, this guide provides full explanations of intermediate statistical ideas; computer input dissection; an extensive number of examples, tips, strategies, and warnings; and clear, concise step-by-step procedures—all in a language you can understand. You’ll soon discover how to:

• Analyze data and base models off of your data
• Make predictions using regression
• Compare many means with ANOVA
• Test models using Chi-square
• Dealing with abnormal data

In addition, this book includes a list of wrong statistical conclusions and common questions that professors ask using computer output. This book also adopts a nonlinear approach, making it possible to skip to the information you need without having to read previous chapters. With Intermediate Statistics For Dummies, you’ll have all the tools you need to make important decisions in all types of professional areas—from biology and engineering to business and politics!

Reader Reviews
I'm glad the author has provided us with a good sequel to her previous "for dummies" books. This book addresses "intermediate" topics like linear and non-linear regression, ANOVA, and non-parametric tests. Also, the author uses again her successful formula of providing useful tips and hints at the end of the book (see Part VI). Book Contents: Part I: Data Analysis and Model-Building Basics. Chapter 1: Beyond Number Crunching: The Art and Science of Data Analysis. Chapter 2: Sorting through Statistical Techniques. Chapter 3: Building Confidence and Testing Models. Part II: Making Predictions by Using Regression. Chapter 4: Getting in Line with Simple Linear Regression. Chapter 5: When Two Variables Are Better than One: Multiple Regression. Chapter 6: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back: Regression Model Selection. Chapter 7: When Data Throws You a Curve: Using Nonlinear Regression. Chapter 8: Yes, No, Maybe So: Making Predictions By Using Logistic Regression. Part III: Comparing Many Means with ANOVA. Chapter 9: Going One-Way with Analysis of Variance. Chapter 10: Pairing Things Down with Multiple Comparisons. Chapter 11: Getting a Little Interaction with Two-Way ANOVA. Chapter 12: Rock My World: Relating Regression to ANOVA. Part IV: Building Strong Connections with Chi-Square Tests. Chapter 13: Forming Associations with Two-Way Tables. Chapter 14: Being Independent Enough for the Chi-Square Test. Chapter 15: Using Chi-Square Tests for Goodness-of-Fit (Your Data, Not Your Jeans). Part V: Rebels without a Distribution. Chapter 16: Going Nonparametric. Chapter 17: The Sign Test and Signed Rank Test. Chapter 18: Pulling Rank with the Rank Sum Test. Chapter 19: Do the Kruskal-Wallis and Rank the Sums with Wilcox. Chapter 20: Pointing Out Correlations with Spearman's Rank. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Errors in Statistical Conclusions. Chapter 22: Ten Practice Problems. Appendix: Tables for Your Reference. Index. In short, a good introductory book at a fair price.