Applied Regression: An Introduction (Lewis-Beck Colin)(Paperback)

Applied Regression: An Introduction (Lewis-Beck Colin)(Paperback)

Known for its readability and clarity, this Second Edition of the best-selling Applied Regression provides an accessible introduction to regression analysis for social scientists and other professionals who want to model quantitative data. After covering the basic idea of fitting a straight line to

Multiple Regression: A Practical Introduction (Roberts Aki)(Paperback)

Multiple Regression: A Practical Introduction is a text for an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course in statistics for social science and related fields. Also, students preparing for more advanced courses can self-study the text to refresh and solidify their statistical background

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics (Schmitt Norbert)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Applied Linguistics provides a complete, authoritative and up-to-date overview of the state of the field. Divided into three sections covering: a description of language and language use; essential areas of enquiry; and language skills and assessment, the third edition of this

Machine Learning: An Applied Mathematics Introduction (Wilmott Paul)(Paperback)

Machine Learning: An Applied Mathematics Introduction covers the essential mathematics behind all of the following topics K Nearest Neighbours K Means Clustering Na ve Bayes Classifier Regression Methods Support Vector Machines Self-Organizing Maps Decision Trees Neural Networks Reinforcement

An A-Z of Applied Linguistics Research Methods (Loewen Shawn)(Paperback)

A brief and accessible introduction to the concepts and techniques used in applied linguistics research, which will be illustrated using real-life examples. The book covers both qualitative and quantitative research design, sampling procedures, instrumentation and analyses found in applied

An Introduction to Statistical Genetic Data Analysis (Mills Melinda C.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to modern applied statistical genetic data analysis, accessible to those without a background in molecular biology or genetics.Human genetic research is now relevant beyond biology, epidemiology, and the medical sciences, with applications in such fields as psychology,

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students (Peate Ian)(Paperback)

Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology delivers a highly visual and accessible introduction to pathophysiology for nursing and healthcare students, guiding readers through the subject matter with case studies, exercises, key words, and additional resources to support learning and retention. The

Understanding Regression Analysis: An Introductory Guide (Schroeder Larry D.)(Paperback)

Understanding Regression Analysis: An Introductory Guide by Larry D. Schroeder, David L. Sjoquist, and Paula E. Stephan presents the fundamentals of regression analysis, from its meaning to uses, in a concise, easy-to-read, and non-technical style. It illustrates how regression coefficients are

The Mathematics of Poker (Chen Bill)(Paperback)

This title provides an introduction to quantitative techniques as applied to poker and to a branch of mathematics that is particularly applicable to poker - game

Outsider Art: Art Brut and its Affinities (World of Art) - Colin Rhodes

An updated and substantially revised edition of this comprehensive introduction to outsider art, distinguished by its wider international scope and inclusion of global developments since 2000. Outsider Art is the work produced outside the mainstream of modern art by self-taught, untrained

An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Bird Colin)(Paperback)

Introduces readers to central concepts and debates in political philosophy using real-life examples. Clearly written, thematically structured, and containing several new chapters, this fully updated second edition explores topics including economic inequality, justice, immigration, climate change,

Colin Wilson's 'Occult Trilogy': A Guide for Students (Stanley Colin)(Paperback)

The 'Occult Trilogy' is the collective label applied to Colin Wilson's three major works on the occult: The Occult (1971); Mysteries: an Investigation into the Occult, the Paranormal and the Supernatural (1978) and Beyond the Occult (1988). They amounted to a monumental 1600 pages and have spawned

Critical Applied Linguistics: A Critical Re-Introduction (Pennycook Alastair)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, this accessible guide and introduction to critical applied linguistics provides a clear overview of the problems, debates, and competing views in language education, literacy, discourse analysis, language in the workplace, translation, and other language-related domains

Applied Bioinformatics: An Introduction (Selzer Paul M.)(Paperback)

Introduces the basic principles of bioinformatics without assuming any prior background in programming or informatics Focuses on the practical application and utilization of computational tools Offers training tutorials with exercises and solutions Includes a glossary that explains terminology

Roland Barthes Reader (Barthes Roland)(Paperback / softback)

An introduction to the thinking of the French intellectual, Roland Barthes, as applied to such diverse topics as Gide, Garbo, striptease, photography and the Eiffel Tower. The pieces in this collection were written over a period of three

Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (McGinn Colin)(Paperback)

An introduction to philosophy of language through systematic and accessible explanations of ten classic texts by such thinkers as Frege, Kripke, Russell, and Putnam.Many beginning students in philosophy of language find themselves grappling with dense and difficult texts not easily understood by

Economics of Tourism and Hospitality: A Micro Approach (Chen Yong)(Paperback)

This book offers students an accessible and applied introduction to microeconomics in tourism and hospitality through a comprehensive analysis of the market mechanism, demand and supply, firm behavior and strategy, and transaction and institution. This book not only helps students to master core

Sla Applied: Connecting Theory and Practice (Tomlinson Brian)(Paperback)

This singular new textbook is both an introduction to the major theories of second language acquisition and a practical proposal for their application to language learning courses. It explains and evaluates these theories, and focuses on recent research that has enriched thinking about the best

Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists (Eastop T. D.)(Paperback)

Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists provides a complete introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for degree level students on courses in mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, environmental and energy engineering and engineering science courses. The fifth edition of this

C S Lewis: A Biography of Friendship (Duriez Colin)(Paperback)

An Oxford student of C.S. Lewis's said he found his new tutor interesting, and was told by J.R.R. Tolkien, 'Interesting? Yes, he's certainly that. You'll never get to the bottom of him.' You can learn a great deal about people by their friends and nowhere is this more true than in the case of C.S

Discovering Fingerstyle Ukulele - An introduction to the technique of fingerstyle ukulele playing (Tribe Colin)(Sheet music)

Developmental Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Wolpert Lewis)(Paperback)

From a single cell--a fertilized egg--comes an elephant, a fly, or a human. How does this astonishing feat happen? How does the egg 'know' what to become? How does it divide into the different cells, the separate tissues, the brain, the fingernail--every tiniest detail of the growing fetus? In this

Introduction to Applied Numerical Analysis (Hamming R. W.)(Paperback)

This book by a prominent mathematician is appropriate for a single-semester course in applied numerical analysis for computer science majors and other upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Although it does not cover actual programming, it focuses on the applied topics most pertinent to

Psychological Foundations of Marketing: The Keys to Consumer Behavior (Kimmel Allan J.)(Paperback)

This is the only textbook to provide an applied, critical introduction to the role of psychology in marketing, branding and consumer behavior. Ideally suited for both students and professionals, the new edition is a complete primer on how psychology informs and explains marketing strategies, and