Applied Multivariate Statistics with R

About this book

Now in its second edition, this book brings multivariate statistics to graduate-level practitioners, making these analytical methods accessible without lengthy mathematical derivations. Using the open source shareware program R, Dr. Zelterman demonstrates the process and outcomes for a wide array of multivariate statistical applications. Chapters cover graphical displays; linear algebra; univariate, bivariate and multivariate normal distributions; factor methods; linear regression; discrimination and classification; clustering; time series models; and additional methods. He uses practical examples from diverse disciplines to welcome readers from a variety of academic specialities. Each chapter includes exercises, real data sets, and R implementations. The book avoids theoretical derivations beyond those needed to fully appreciate the methods. Prior experience with R is not necessary.

New to this edition are chapters devoted to longitudinal studies and the clustering of large data. It is an excellent resource for students of multivariate statistics, as well as practitioners in the health and life sciences who are looking to integrate statistics into their work.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Elements of R
Chapter 3. Graphical Displays
Chapter 4. Basic Linear Algebra
Chapter 5. The Univariate Normal Distribution
Chapter 6. Bivariate Normal Distribution
Chapter 7. Multivariate Normal Distribution
Chapter 8. Factor Methods
Chapter 9. Multivariate Linear Regression
Chapter 10. Discrimination and Classification
Chapter 11. Clustering Methods
Chapter 12. Basic Models for Longitudinal Data
Chapter 13. Time Series Models
Chapter 14. Other Useful Methods

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Biography

Daniel Zelterman is a professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Yale University. His research areas include computational statistics, models for discrete-valued data, and the design of clinical trials in cancer studies. In his spare time, he plays oboe and bassoon in amateur orchestral groups and has backpacked hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail.