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" Common errors in statistics (and how to avoid them) / "
P. I. Good and J. W. Hardin
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BL
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657234
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Good, Phillip I
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| Title & Author
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Common errors in statistics (and how to avoid them) /\ P. I. Good and J. W. Hardin
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| Edition Statement
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3rd ed
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Hoboken, N.J. :: Wiley,, c2009
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xiii, 273 p. :: ill. ;; 24 cm
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9780470457986 (pbk.)
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: 0470457988 (pbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-257) and indexes
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| Contents
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Pt. I. Foundations -- 1. Sources of error -- 2. Hypotheses : the why of your research -- 3. Collecting data -- Pt. II. Statistical analysis -- 4. Data quality assessment -- 5. Estimation -- 6. Testing hypotheses : choosing a test statistic -- 7. Miscellaneous statistical practices -- Pt. III. Reports -- 8. Reporting your results -- 9. Interpreting reports -- 10. Graphics -- Pt. IV. Building a model -- 11. Univariate regression -- 12. Alternate methods of regression -- 13. Multivariable regression -- 14. Modeling correlated data -- 15. Validation
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| Abstract
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"A straightforward discussion of basic statistical methods, presentations, approaches, and modeling techniques ... This book addresses popular mistakes often made in data collection and provides a guide to accurate statistical analysis and reporting"--From publisher's description
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Statistics
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| Dewey Classification
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519.5
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QA276.G586 2009
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Hardin, James W., (James William)
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