Nonlinear Statistical Methods A. Ronald Gallant Describes the recent advances in statistical and probability theory that have removed obstacles to an adequate theory of estimation and inference for nonlinear models. Thoroughly explains theory, methods, computations, and applications. Covers the three major categories of statistical models that relate dependent variables to explanatory variables: univariate regression models, multivariate regression models, and simultaneous equations models. Includes many figures which illustrate computations with SAS(R) code and resulting output. 1987 (0 471-80260-3) 610 pp. Exploring Data Tables, Trends, and Shapes Edited by David C. Hoaglin, Frederick Mosteller, and John W. Tukey Together with its companion volume, Understanding Robust and Exploratory Data Analysis, this work provides a definitive account of exploratory and robust/resistant statistics. It presents a variety of more advanced techniques and extensions of basic exploratory tools, explains why these further developments are valuable, and provides insight into how and why they were invented. In addition to illustrating these techniques, the book traces aspects of their development from classical statistical theory. 1985 (0 471-09776-4) 672 pp. Robust Regression & Outlier Detection Peter J. Rousseeuw and Annick M. Leroy An introduction to robust statistical techniques that have been developed to isolate or identify outliers. Emphasizes simple, intuitive ideas and their application in actual use. No prior knowledge of the field is required. Discusses robustness in regression, simple regression, robust multiple regression, the special case of one-dimensional location, and outlier diagnostics. Also presents an outlook of robustness in related fields such as time series analysis. Emphasizes "high-breakdown" methods that can cope with a sizable fraction of contamination. Focuses on the least median of squares method, which appeals to the intuition and is easy to use. 1987 (0 471-85233-3) 329 pp.
Weisberg's book is a good introduction/overview of the principal techniques used in linear models. However, in many situations, he leaves out many details and derivations and either directs the reader to the references or says nothing. I would have liked it if he had put in a few more mathematical derivations and had been more thorough in the discussion about collinearity and variable selection.
An excellent introduction to linear regression
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This book provides an excellent introduction to the application of linear regression models. Starting with the idea of studying "relationships between measurable variables", it develops the concepts behind simple and multiple linear regression, discusses interpretations of the output, proscribes diagnostics, discusses model building techniques, and touches other topics. It covers most of the material contained in Draper & Smith's _Applied Regression Analysis_, but in half the number of pages. I would wholeheartedly endorse this book as a primary or supplemental text to an introductory course, or as a text for someone who wants to learn about linear regression on their own.
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