Statistical Models for Causal Analysis

Robert D. Retherford

ISBN 10: 0471558028 / ISBN 13: 9780471558026

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 1993

About this Item

This volume provides an overview of statistical models commonly used in the causal analyses of non-experimental data in the social and biomedical sciences. The general principles and procedures of statistical inference and model testing are covered. Num Pages: 272 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBNS; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550. . 1993. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Statistical Models for Causal Analysis
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471558028
• ISBN 13: 9780471558026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Simplifies the treatment of statistical inference focusing on how to specify and interpret models in the context of testing causal theories. Simple bivariate regression, multiple regression, multiple classification analysis, path analysis, logit regression, multinomial logit regression and survival models are among the subjects covered. Features an appendix of computer programs (for major statistical packages) that are used to generate illustrative examples contained in the chapters.

About the Author

Robert D. Retherford and Minja Kim Choe are the authors of Statistical Models for Causal Analysis, published by Wiley.