TY  - GEN
AU  - Freedman, David
TI  - Statistical models: theory and practice 
SN  - 0521854830
U1  - 300.15 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Social sciences - Statistics - Methodology
KW  -  Medical statistics - Methodology
KW  -  Regression analysis
N2  - Explaining the things you need to know in order to read empirical papers in the social and health sciences, as well as techniques needed to build personal statistical models, this user-friendly volume includes background material on study design, bivariate regression, and matrix algebra. To develop technique, Freedman also includes computer labs, with sample computer programs, and illustrates the principles and pitfalls of modeling. The book is rich in exercises with answers. Target audiences include undergraduates and beginning graduate students in statistics, as well as students and professionals in the social and health sciences
ER  -