In a discussion on how social scientists use statistical models in their analysis, this paper uses some illustrative examples and highlights the importance of understanding the data generation process ...

This book, “Statistical Modeling and Computation,” provides a unique introduction to modern statistics from both classical and Bayesian perspectives. It also offers an integrated treatment of ...

Statistical modeling lies at the heart of data science. Well-crafted statistical models allow data scientists to draw conclusions about the world from the limited information present in their data. In ...