Like a lot of people, Miu has had trouble learning regression analysis. But with new motivationin the form of a handsome but shy customerand the help of her brilliant caf coworker Risa, shes determined to master it.Follow along with Miu and Risa in The Manga Guide to Regression Analysis 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. Youll get a refresher in basic concepts like matrix equations, inverse functions, logarithms, and differentiation before diving into the hard stuff. Learn how to:Calculate the regression equationCheck the accuracy of your equation with the correlation coefficientPerform hypothesis tests and analysis of variance, and calculate confidence intervalsMake predictions using odds ratios and prediction intervalsVerify the validity of your analysis with diagnostic checksPerform chi-squared tests and F-tests to check the goodness of fitWhether youre learning regression analysis for the first time or have just never managed to get your head around it, The Manga Guide to Regression Analysis makes mastering this tricky technique straightforward and fun.
About Artists & Writers:
Shin Takahashi attended Kyushu University, where he graduated with a master’s degree in information technology. Having previously worked both as a data analyst and an instructor, he is now an author specializing in technical books. He is the author of The Manga Guide to Statistics and The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra (No Starch Press).