Manga Guide to Regression Analysis

Like a lot of people Miu has had trouble learning regression analysis. But with new motivation--in the form of a handsome but shy customer--and the help of her brilliant café coworker Risa she's determined to master it. <p/>Follow along with Miu and Risa in <i>The Manga Guide to Regression Analysis</i> as they calculate the effect of temperature on iced tea orders predict bakery revenues and work out the probability of cake sales with simple multiple and logistic regression analysis. You'll get a refresher in basic concepts like matrix equations inverse functions logarithms and differentiation before diving into the hard stuff. Learn how to: <br>-Calculate the regression equation<br>-Check the accuracy of your equation with the correlation coefficient<br>-Perform hypothesis tests and analysis of variance and calculate confidence intervals<br>-Make predictions using odds ratios and prediction intervals<br>-Verify the validity of your analysis with diagnostic checks<br>-Perform chi-squared tests and F-tests to check the goodness of fit <p/>Whether you're learning regression analysis for the first time or have just never managed to get your head around it <i>The Manga Guide to Regression Analysis</i> makes mastering this tricky technique straightforward and fun.