Generalized Linear Models: A Unified Approach (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) - Softcover

Gill, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761920552 ISBN 13: 9780761920557

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2000

Synopsis

The author explains the theoretical underpinnings of generalized linear models so that researchers can decide how to select the best way to adapt their data for this type of analysis. Examples are provided to illustrate the application of GLM to actual data and the author includes his Web address where additional resources can be found.

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About the Author

Jeff Gill is a Distinguished Professor of Government, a Professor of Statistics, and a Member of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at American University. His research applies Bayesian modeling and data analysis (decision theory, testing, model selection, elicited priors) to questions in general social science quantitative methodology, political behavior and institutions, medical/health data analysis especially physiology, circulation/blood, pediatric traumatic brain injury, and epidemiological measurement/data issues, using computationally intensive tools (Monte Carlo methods, MCMC, stochastic optimization, nonparametrics).

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761920552
• ISBN 13: 9780761920557
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 114