ISBN: 1584887567
Publication Date: 11/15/2006
Number of Pages: 352
・Demonstrates how a wide variety of statistical analyses,
including descriptive statistics, graphics, and model estimation
and diagnostics, can be performed using Stata
・Features the new mixed-models estimation command xtmixed and
the new matrix language Mata
・Incorporates numerous examples that use real-life data to
explain the applications of the methods described
・Includes diverse data sets in many exercises as well as
selected solutions in the appendix to build a better
understanding of the methodology
・Contains a solutions manual for qualifying course adoptions
With each new release of Stata, a comprehensive resource is
needed to highlight the improvements as well as discuss the
fundamentals of the software. Fulfilling this need, A Handbook of
Statistical Analyses Using Stata, Fourth Edition has been fully
updated to provide an introduction to Stata version 9. This
edition covers many new features of Stata, including a new
command for mixed models and a new matrix language.
Each chapter describes the analysis appropriate for a particular
application, focusing on the medical, social, and behavioral
fields. The authors begin each chapter with descriptions of the
data and the statistical techniques to be used. The methods
covered include descriptives, simple tests, variance analysis,
multiple linear regression, logistic regression, generalized
linear models, survival analysis, random effects models, and
cluster analysis. The core of the book centers on how to use
Stata to perform analyses and how to interpret the results. The
chapters conclude with several exercises based on data sets from
different disciplines.
A concise guide to the latest version of Stata, A Handbook of
Statistical Analyses Using Stata, Fourth Edition illustrates the
benefits of using Stata to perform various statistical analyses
for both data analysis courses and self-study.
Table of Contents
Series: Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics Volume:
253
ISBN: 1584888512
Publication Date: 3/7/2007
Number of Pages: 184
・Covers undeveloped areas in communicative algebra
・Features authors who are experts in the field
・Presents a complete treatment of each topic discussed
In communicative algebra, studying ring extensions is somewhat
related to investigating ideals in polynomial rings. However,
there are many types of ring extensions, and the case of simple
extension has not been completely researched yet. Simple
Extensions with the Minimum Degree Relations of Integral Domains
provides a comprehensive treatment of various undeveloped
subjects in communicative algebra. As experts who have been
studying this field for over a decade, the authors avoid abstract
arguments in favor of ones they have developed themselves. This
book serves as an ideal resource for graduate students and for
researchers in the area of communicative algebra.
Table of Contents
Birational Simple Extensions. Simple Extensions of High Degree.
Subrings of Anti-Integral Extensions. Denominator Ideals and
Excellent Elements. Unramified Extensions. The Unit Groups of
Simple Extensions. Exclusive Extensions of Noetherian Domains.
Ultra-Primitive Extensions and Their Generators. Flatness and
Contractions of Ideals. Anti-Integral Ideals and Super Primitive
Polynomials. Semi Anti-Integral and Pseudo-Simple Extensions.
References.
Series: Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics Volume:
254
ISBN: 1584888601
Publication Date: 3/26/2007
Number of Pages: 152
・Focuses on highlights, conjectures, unsolved problems, and
examples
・Introduces new ideas and techniques
・Covers Hilbert functions and resolutions
・Features a case study in bigraded commutative algebra
The study of Hilbert functions and resolutions are closely
related. For many years, Hilbert functions and resolutions have
been central tools in numerous fields, including algebraic
geometry, combinatorics, commutative algebra, and computational
algebra. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest and
research in this direction, resulting in a variety of new ideas
and techniques. Syzygies and Hilbert Functions introduces these
new developments, focusing on highlights, conjectures, unsolved
problems, and examples. With contributions from experts in the
field, this book provides coverage of topics such as Castelnuovo-Mumford
regularity, lex-plus-power ideals, and Koszul toric rings.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Some Results and Questions on Castelnuovo-Mumford
Regularity. Hilbert Coefficients of Ideals With a View Toward
Blowup Algebra. A Case Study in Bigraded Commutative Algebra. Lex-plus-powers
Ideals. Multiplicity Conjectures. The Geometry of Hilbert
Functions. Resolutions of Subschemes of Small Degree. Koszul
Toric Rings. Resolutions and Subspace Arrangements. Multi-graded
Hilbert Functions, Mixed Multiplicities.
Series: Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics Volume:
255
ISBN: 1584888741
Publication Date: 3/22/2007
Number of Pages: 232
・Covers the averaging of linear differential equations with
almost periodic coefficients
・Presents the development of the method of averaging on an
infinite interval for nonlinear differential equations
・Addresses so-called systems with fast rotating phase
・Includes numerous exercises and useful facts in the appendices
Method of Averaging of the Infinite Interval: Theory and
Applications provides a thorough understanding of this theory and
its resulting applications. Divided into two parts, the first
part of the book is devoted to the theory of averaging of linear
differential equations with almost periodic coefficients,
covering Shtokalo's method. The second part focuses on nonlinear
systems and addresses the theory of averaging on an infinite
interval as well as systems with fast rotating phases. The book
contains a number of exercises to help readers develop techniques.
It also includes appendices with useful facts on almost periodic
functions, stability theory, and functional analysis.
Table of Contents
Averaging of Linear Differential Equations. Averaging Nonlinear
System on Infinite Interval.
Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining and Knowledge
Discovery Series
ISBN: 1584888326
Publication Date: 6/26/2007
Number of Pages: 300
・Concentrates on the use of matrix decompositions
・Describes how to build models of complex data using real-world
scientific and engineering systems
・Focuses on data mining mechanics and applications
・Contains information that is useful for a wide variety of
applications
Matrix decompositions are simple, widely available data mining
tools used in a variety of applications. Using Matrix
Decompositions for Data Mining presents the underlying matrix
theory and explains how to use it as an effective tool. The book
demonstrates how to build models of complex data using real-world
scientific and engineering systems. It focuses on a wide range of
applications such as information retrieval, topic detection,
geochemistry, astrophysics, microarray analysis, process control,
counterterrorism, and social network analysis. A common dataset
is used throughout the text, and figures generated from MATLABｮ
are included, along with URLs where tools can be downloaded.
Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer & Information
Science Series
ISBN: 1584886234
Publication Date: 6/26/2007
Number of Pages: 1216
・Covers all aspects of parallel computing
・Presents applications to homeland security, coastal waves, and
computational biology
・Discusses the parallel disk model, used to eliminate input and
output bottlenecks
・Features recent advances such as parallel clustering
algorithms used to process large datasets
Parallel computing plays a vital role in solving complex
computing problems. The Handbook of Parallel Computing; Models,
Algorithms, and Applications provides comprehensive coverage on
all aspects of parallel computing, focusing on the foundational
principles and recent advances in the areas of models,
algorithms, and applications. This book addresses applications to
computational biology, homeland security, and simulations of
parallelism such as fuel cells, biological cells, and coastal
waves. It covers the parallel disk model, which has been proposed
to alleviate the input and output bottleneck. The book also
presents recently discovered parallel clustering algorithms that
are relevant to processing large datasets.
Table of Contents
Parallel Models. Basic Algorithms and Techniques. Advanced
Techniques. Applications.