Applied Regression and Modeling: A Computer Integrated Approach - Paperback

by Amar Sahay (Author)

Applied Regression and Modeling creates a balance between the theory, practical applications, and computer implementation behind Regression-one of the most widely used techniques in analyzing and solving real world problems.

It begins with a thorough explanation of prerequisite knowledge with a discussion of Simple Regression Analysis including the computer applications. Multiple Regression-a widely used tool to predict a response variable using two or more predictors, follows this. Since the analyses of regression models involve tedious and complex computations, complete computer analysis including the interpretation of multiple regression problems along with the model adequacy tests and residual analysis using widely used computer software are presented. The use of computers relieves the analyst of tedious, repetitive calculations, and allows one to focus on creating and interpreting successful models.

Finally, the book extends the concepts to Regression and Modeling. Different models that provide a good fit to a set of data and provide a good prediction of the response variable are discussed. Computer analysis and interpretation of computer results are presented with real world applications.

Ancillary data sets to accompany this book can be downloaded from the publisher's website.

Author Biography

Dr. Amar Sahay is a professor of decision sciences engaged in teaching, research, consulting, and training. He holds a BS in production engineering (BIT, India), MS in industrial engineering, and a PhD in mechanical engineering-both from the University of Utah. He has taught and is teaching at several institutions in Utah, including the University of Utah (School of Engineering and Management), SLCC, Westminster College, and others. Amar is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and is also lean manufacturing/lean management certified. He has contributed a number of research papers in national and international journals/proceedings to his credit. Amar has authored around 10 books in the areas of data visualization, business analytics, Six Sigma, statistics and data analysis, modeling, and applied regression. He is also associated with QMS Global LLC, a company engaged in data visualization, analytics, quality, lean six sigma, manufacturing, and systems analysis services. Amar is a senior member of the Industrial & Systems Engineers, the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and Data Science.