{"product_id":"9781483317106","title":"Regression Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing a friendly, nontechnical approach, the \u003cb\u003eSecond Edition \u003c\/b\u003eof \u003cb\u003eRegression Basics \u003c\/b\u003eintroduces readers to the fundamentals of regression. Accessible to anyone with an introductory statistics background, this book builds from a simple two-variable model to a model of greater complexity. Author Leo H. Kahane weaves four engaging examples throughout the text to illustrate not only the techniques of regression but also how this empirical tool can be applied in creative ways to consider a broad array of topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to the Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eOffers greater coverage of simple panel-data estimation: \u003c\/i\u003eBecause the availability of panel data has increased over the past decade, this new edition includes coverage of estimation with multiple cross-sections of data across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eProvides an introductory discussion of omitted variables bias: \u003c\/i\u003eAs a problem that frequently arises, this issue is important for those new to regression analysis to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eIncludes up-to-date advances: \u003c\/i\u003eChapter 7 is expanded to include recent developments in regression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eUses a diverse selection of examples: \u003c\/i\u003eEngaging examples illustrate the wide application of regression analysis from baseball salaries to presidential voting to British crime rates to U.S. abortion rates and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eIncludes more end-of-chapter problems: \u003c\/i\u003eThis edition offers new questions at the end of chapters that are based on the new examples woven through the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eIllustrates examples using software programs: \u003c\/i\u003eAppendix B now includes screenshots to further aid readers working with Microsoft Excel® and SPSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal core or supplemental text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Regression and Correlation, Sociological Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, and Statistical Methods in the fields of economics, public policy, political science, sociology, public affairs, urban planning, education, and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180245401840,"sku":"9781483317106","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781483317106_p0.jpg?v=1763626982","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781483317106","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}