A Primer on Nonparametric Analysis, Volume II - Softcover

Shahdad Naghshpour (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1631575503 ISBN 13: 9781631575501

Publisher: Business Expert Press, 2016

Synopsis

Nonparametric statistics provide a scientific methodology for cases where customary statistics are not applicable. Nonparametric statistics are used when the requirements for parametric analysis fail, such as when data are not normally distributed or the sample size is too small. The method provides an alternative for such cases and is often nearly as powerful as parametric statistics. Another advantage of nonparametric statistics is that it offers analytical methods that are not available otherwise. Nonparametric methods are intuitive and simple to comprehend, which helps researchers in the social sciences understand the methods in spite of lacking mathematical rigor needed in analytical methods customarily used in science. This book is a methodology book and bypasses theoretical proofs while providing comprehensive explanations of the logic behind the methods and ample examples, which are all solved using direct computations as well as by using Stata. It is arranged into two integrated volumes. Although each volume, and for that matter each chapter, can be used separately, it is advisable to read as much of both volumes as possible; because familiarity with what is applicable for different problems will enhance capabilities.

About this title

About the Author

Shahdad Naghshpour, Professor in the International Policy and Development Doctoral Program, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Business Expert Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631575503
• ISBN 13: 9781631575501
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100