Data Analysis Using Regression Models The Business Perspective

Designed especially for business and social science students who are familiar with the fundamentals of statistics, this text explores both the theory and practice of regression analysis - proficient in handling the analysis of large data sets. It describes the interaction between data analysis and regression models used to represent the data - to help students learn how to analyze regression data, understand regression models, and how to specify an appropriate model to represent a data set. The main narrative in each chapter stresses application and interpretation of results in applied statistical methods from a user's point of view. Principles are introduced as needed for various applications.