Thursday, December 3, 2009

Regression Using JMP or Case Problems in Finance Excel Templates CD ROM

Regression Using JMP

Author: Lee Creighton

Filled with examples, Regression Using JMP® introduces you to the basics of regression analysis using JMP® software. You will learn how to perform regression analyses using a wide variety of models including linear and nonlinear models. Taking a tutorial approach, the author cover the customary Fit Y by X and Fit Model platforms, as well as the new features and capabilities of JMP® Version 5, Output is covered in helpful detail.

Thorough discussion of the following is also presented:



• confidence limits

• polynomial and smoothing models

• examples using JMP® scripting language

• regression in the context of linear model methodology

• diagnosis of and remedies for data problems including outliers and collinearity



Statistical consultants familiar with regression analysis and with basic JMP concepts will appreciate the conversational, “what to look for” and “what if” scenarios presented. Non-Statisticians with a working knowledge of statistical concepts will learn to use JMP successfully for each analysis.



Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Using This Book
1Regression Concepts1
2Regressions in JMP25
3Observations73
4Collinearity: Detection and Remedial Measures105
5Polynomial and Smoothing Models139
6Special Applications of Linear Models175
7Nonlinear Models215
8Regression with JMP Scripting Language237
References247
Index249

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Case Problems in Finance + Excel Templates CD-ROM

Author: Carl Kester

Case Problems in Finance is a Harvard case course presenting real business situations that pose debatable alternative courses of action. The cases contain problems that can be narrowed but not always settled by the usual techniques of financial analysis. It will teach students to discover ways of thinking that are productive in handling different types of managerial problems intelligently. The cases are grouped by major topics: financial analysis and forecasting, cost of capital, working capital management, capital budgeting, dividend policy, debt policy, financial execution, and mergers and restructuring.



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