Generalized Linear Models for Bounded and Limited Quantitative Variables. Michael Smithson
Социология. Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences
Generalized Linear Models for Bounded and Limited Quantitative Variables
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isbn 9781544334516
Автор произведения Michael Smithson
Жанр Социология
Серия Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences
Издательство Ingram
This book introduces researchers and students to the concepts and generalized linear models for analyzing quantitative random variables that have one or more bounds. Examples of bounded variables include the percentage of a population eligible to vote (bounded from 0 to 100), or reaction time in milliseconds (bounded below by 0) . The human sciences deal in many variables that are bounded. Ignoring bounds can result in misestimation and improper statistical inference. Michael Smithson and Yiyun Shou's book brings together material on the analysis of limited and bounded variables that is scattered across the literature in several disciplines, and presents it in a style that is both more accessible and up-to-date. The authors provide worked examples in each chapter using real datasets from a variety of disciplines. The software used for the examples include R, SAS, and Stata. The data, software code, and detailed explanations of the example models are available on an accompanying website.