{"product_id":"semiparametric-regression-for-the-social-sciences-hardcover","title":"Semiparametric Regression for the Social Sciences - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke John Keele\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn introductory guide to smoothing techniques, semiparametric estimators, and their related methods, this book describes the methodology via a selection of carefully explained examples and data sets. It also demonstrates the potential of these techniques using detailed empirical examples drawn from the social and political sciences. Each chapter includes exercises and examples and there is a supplementary website containing all the datasets used, as well as computer code, allowing readers to replicate every analysis reported in the book. Includes software for implementing the methods in S-Plus and R.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNonparametric smoothing techniques allow for the estimation of nonlinear relationships between continuous variables. In conjunction with standard statistical models, these smoothing techniques provide the means to test for, and estimate, nonlinear relationships in a wide variety of analyses. Until recently these methods have been little used within the social sciences. \u003ci\u003eSemiparametric Regression for the Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e sets out to address this situation by providing an accessible introduction to the subject, filled with examples drawn from the social and political sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are introduced to the principles of nonparametric smoothing and to a wide variety of smoothing methods. The author also explains how smoothing methods can be incorporated into parametric linear and generalized linear models. The use of smoothers with these standard statistical models allows the estimation of more flexible functional forms whilst retaining the interpretability of parametric models. The full potential of these techniques is highlighted via the use of detailed empirical examples drawn from the social and political sciences. Each chapter features exercises to aid in the understanding of the methods and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSemiparametric Regression for the Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e is supported by a supplementary website containing all the datasets used and computer code for implementing the methods in S-Plus and R. The book will prove essential reading for students and researchers using statistical models in areas such as sociology, economics, psychology, demography and marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuke J. Keele\u003c\/b\u003e - Department of Political Science, Ohio State University, US Since acquiring his PhD, Dr Keele has published work in a number of international journals, including papers on this specific topic. He has also taught the material for the proposed book at Ohio State University and presented it at international meetings.Dr Keele is a political scientist by trade but has considerable experience in applying statistical techniques to social science applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756035080480,"sku":"9780470319918","price":125.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cbf402a22c6e17d6a415430b4d610537.webp?v=1780073098","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/semiparametric-regression-for-the-social-sciences-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}