1st Edition

A Course in Regression and Smoothing Methods

By Zhiqiang Tan Copyright 2027
288 Pages 21 Color & 18 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

288 Pages 21 Color & 18 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

This book provides a concise account of four components of regression and smoothing methods: linear regression, generalized linear models, spline and kernel methods, and generalized linear mixed models. By bringing together parametric regression and nonparametric smoothing methods, the book emphasizes connections across methods, enabling readers to recognize common structures and to adapt... Read more

Preface 1 Linear regression 2 Generalized linear regression 3 Smoothing methods: Splines and kernels 4 Generalized linear mixed regression Bibliography Index

Biography

Zhiqiang Tan is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics, Rutgers University. His research and teaching interests include Monte Carlo methods, causal inference, statistical learning, and related areas. He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute.