books about: categorical     books:       Categorical Data Analysis Using the SAS System14 reviews Maura E. Stokes, Charles S. Davis, ... SAS Publishing, 2009 Very Useful SAS Manual This book is an excellent guide to the practical implementation of categorical data analysis methods. I use it all the time. While it's true that you need some background in statistical theory to really use theses methods effectively, the authors provide helpful reminders and overviews. The also employ interesting examples and give variations on SAS code to illustrate -- step-by-step -- ...             On the Scale, a Weighty Tale (Math Is Categorical) Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2010 In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units - from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make light work of this heavy topic.             Categorical Data Analysis (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)7 reviews Alan Agresti Wiley-Interscience, 2002 the masterpiece by the master When this book came out in 1990 it was the first book to provide a truely modern treatment of categorical data analysis for both ordinal and nominal data. It provides an excellent treatment of the asymptotic theory for binary and multinomial data. It is extremely well written and is still a favorite of statisticians and practitioners. Because of its popularity and continued value, it should soon ...             Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More About Verbs (Words Are Categorical)2 reviews Brian P. Cleary Millbrook Press, 2009 Another Fantastic Offering from Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable As I was preparing to write this review, I noticed, in small print on the front flap of my copy's dustjacket, that this book is intended for children aged 7 - 9. This was a surprising revelation, as I've been reading this and the other books in the "Words are CATegorical" series to my daughter since before she turned four. She loves them, clamors for them, hangs on to every word as I read them ...             Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: More About Adverbs (Words Are Categorical)2 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2010 Delightful! If you enjoy words, Brian Cleary's books are delightful to read aloud, especially with a child. We have many of his "crazily rhymes" in books that teach youngsters even when they think they're just having fun. Easy to read but sound in grammatical principles.             Regression Models for Categorical and Limited Dependent Variables (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the ...8 reviews J. Scott Long Sage Publications, Inc, 1997 Extremely good book on Logistic Regression Since I do statistical modeling in industry, I was looking for a good book on Logistic regression that would give me a deep understanding of the subject; one that also had wide coverage (Poison regression, Tobit models, ..etc.). I decided on J. Scott Long's book, after considering Applied Logistic Regression by Hosmer and Lemeshow, and Limited Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics ...             A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More About Nouns (Words Are Categorical)2 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2008 Best Series Ever for Teaching Parts of Speech I love the humor and wit in all of Brian Cleary's language books. The picture and verse are hilarious and the examples are clear. Kids really enjoy these books and, because they are so engaging, they make a good introduction to teaching parts of speech. I have them all and use them with students ages 7/8 - High School.             Regression Models for Categorical Dependent Variables Using Stata, Second Edition3 reviews J. Scott Long, Jeremy Freese Stata Press, 2005 Very good book on how to do categorical analysis using Stata This is a very good book on how to do econometrics on limited dependent variables using Stata. The author also has another book with more theories if you need. A lot of different models (e.g., logit, probit, ordinal, multinomial, and count data) are illustrated and Stata codes are provided. It's an excellent book for applied econometrians. The only thing that is very important but not covered in ...             An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)12 reviews Alan Agresti Wiley-Interscience, 2007 an elementary version of Agresti's categorical data analysis Agresti is recognized as one of the leading experts in categorical data analysis and his advanced book has received treemendous acclaim. This book has much of the important content of the advanced book but watered down a little to be understandable to a broader audience. Alan Agresti is very good at doing that and therefore this book deserves high praise.             Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym? (Words Are Categorical)4 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2008 Another language-loving volume of helpful rhymes Great stuff. Interesting word choices. Those crazy cartoon cats. I love how in this series of books which explains synonyms, homonyms, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions and more, Cleary can take the complex and make it simple, funny and teachable. He's also written one of my favorite books of poetry-- RAINBOW SOUP; ADVENTURES IN POETRY.             Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? (Words Are Categorical)12 reviews Brian P. Cleary Carolrhoda Books, 2001 Adjectives One of my all time favorite instructional tools ... the kids really remember adjectives based on this book!             Under, Over, by the Clover: What Is a Preposition? (Words Are Categorical)5 reviews Brian P. Cleary Millbrook Press, 2003 Time to learn your grammar! These books are so good at helping kids learn the parts of speech. They give so many clear examples of sentences, with the specific part of speech in a different color so everyone will notice it. I used these in a classroom during english class and they all loved it. A+ to this book!             Introduction to Higher-Order Categorical Logic (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics)1 review Lambek J., Scott P. J. Cambridge University Press, 1988 This is definitely Higher! I was looking for a book for my girlfriend this Christmas and stumbled upon this one. At first I thought it would be too light but was I ever mistaken!! This book is so high that it would make Jack Kerouac dizzy. It begins with a treatment of basic category theory and ccc's and then goes on to present toposes and intuitionistic type theory. The authors take care to annotate their turnstile ...             I And You And Don't Forget Who: What Is a Pronoun? (Words Are Categorical)5 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2006 Time to learn your grammar! These books are so good at helping kids learn the parts of speech. They give so many clear examples of sentences, with the specific part of speech in a different color so everyone will notice it. I used these in a classroom during english class and they all loved it. A+ to this book!             Analysis of Ordinal Categorical Data (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics) Alan Agresti Wiley, 2010 Statistical science?s first coordinated manual of methods for analyzing ordered categorical data, now fully revised and updated, continues to present applications and case studies in fields as diverse as sociology, public health, ecology, marketing, and pharmacy. Analysis of Ordinal Categorical Data, Second Edition provides an introduction to basic descriptive and inferential methods for categorical data, giving thorough coverage of new ...             Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym? (Words Are Categorical)6 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2007 Informative and entertaining explanations and illustrations Energetically illustrated in a colorful cartoon style by Brian Gable, Pitch And Throw, Grasp And Know: What Is A Synonym? provides young readers with informative and entertaining explanations and illustrations of just what synonyms are. Also highly recommended for school and community library collections (and ideal for use by home schoolers) are the other outstanding and thoroughly "kid friendly' ...             How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones? (Words Are Categorical)5 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2007 What would we teachers do without Cleary and Gable? This book EXPLODES with great word play!! My favorite? "My Niece can see Grease, both in Greece and in Nice, a Czech could be writing a check. A maid could be made to be very afraid if she heard a big herd on the deck." I've read all the books on homonyms and homophones that are out there, and nothing comes close to this exciting text and those lovable cartoon cats.             Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More About Adjectives (Words Are Categorical)2 reviews Brian P. Cleary First Avenue Editions, 2009 Great book for teaching grammar skills!! I'm a second grade teacher and I have all of Brian Cleary's books. They are wonderful. They help students get a better understanding of the parts of speech by giving them real world examples in a fun way. My students love the silly pictures and the rhyming words. I'm usually asked to read these books again and again.             To Root to Toot to Parachute: What Is a Verb (Words Are Categorical)7 reviews Brian P. Cleary Carolrhoda Books, 2001 Great Book This book is great, my kids love them. They have a fun Dr. Seuss feel to them. It is great for cintinuong to reinforce the parts of speach to kids.             Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is An Adverb? (Words Are Categorical)8 reviews Brian P. Cleary Lerner Publications, 2005 Great book This book is great. It is fun and has a Dr. Seuss type feel to it. It is great for reinforcing word types to children.              search for books adjective, adjectives, advanced, adverbs, analysis, cambridge, categorical, dependent, higher-order, homonyms, homophones, insincerely, introduction, limited, mathematics, nasally, ordinary, parachute, preposition, probability, pronoun, quantitative, regression, sciences, statistics, studies, synonym, techniques, variables, weighty books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen pc & video games: Hugo: Jungle Island 1 (Windows) home  impressum - about us