Download or read book Applying Contemporary Statistical Techniques written by Rand R. Wilcox and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-01-16 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying Contemporary Statistical Techniques explains why traditional statistical methods are often inadequate or outdated when applied to modern problems. Wilcox demonstrates how new and more powerful techniques address these problems far more effectively, making these modern robust methods understandable, practical, and easily accessible. * Assumes no previous training in statistics * Explains how and why modern statistical methods provide more accurate results than conventional methods * Covers the latest developments on multiple comparisons * Includes recent advances in risk-based methods * Features many illustrations and examples using data from real studies * Describes and illustrates easy-to-use s-plus functions for applying cutting-edge techniques * Covers many contemporary ANOVA (analysis of variance) and regression methods not found in other books