A variety of ideas and methods of regression analysis are explored with the aid of realistic examples that highlight the analysis of data and include irregularities similar to those encountered in practice. Recent advances in regression diagnostics are covered with emphasis on plots such as component plus residual, added variable, sequence, along with index plots for leverage and function. The authors utilize standard and some not so standard summary statistics on the basis of their intuitive appeal to demonstrate concepts. The majority of analyses described are available in software packages on the market today.
"A textbook for students who have some background in statistics but are not specialists in it, and who use regression analysis quite extensively in their work. Students who are specializing in statistics might find it a useful balance..." (
SciTech Book News, Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000)
Overall, the material that is covered is an excellent introduction to a substantial collection of diagnostic tools that aid in uncovering hidden structures in one′s data. I would recommend the book as an addition to any applied statistician′s library. (Technometrics, Vol. 42, No. 4, May 2001)
This book is a thorough overview and introduction to regression analysis that is sensibly arranged and easy to read. Care has been taken to provide verbal explanations for quanitative and algebraic expressions, and to provide interpretations for statistical results and insights. (The Statistician, 50 (1), 2001)
"This book is a major rewriting and reorganization of previous editions. New material is added to reflect advances in the field." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 946, No. 21)
"...a thorough overview of diagnostic tools for regression models that are sensibly arranged and easily understood..." (Statistical Methods in Medical Research, Vol.12, No.1, 2003)
"...for students who have some background in statistics but are not specialists in it, and who use regression analysis quite extensively..." (
SciTech Book News, Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000)
...excellent introduction to a substantial collection of diagnostic tools that aid in uncovering hidden structures in one′s data. (Technometrics, Vol. 42, No. 4, May 2001)
[...] a thorough overview and introduction to regression analysis that is sensibly arranged and easy to read. (The Statistician, 50 (1), 2001)
"This book is a major rewriting and reorganization of previous editions. New material is added to reflect advances in the field." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 946, No. 21)
"...a thorough overview of diagnostic tools for regression models that are sensibly arranged and easily understood..." (Statistical Methods in Medical Research, Vol.12, No.1, 2003)
