Applied Regularization Methods for the Social S, Finch..

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Applied Regularization Methods for the Social SciencesAuthor(s): Holmes Finch\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC\nISBN-13: 9780367408787, 978-0367408787\nSynopsis\nResearchers in the social sciences are faced with complex data sets in which they have relatively small samples and many variables (high dimensional data). Unlike the various technical guides currently on the market, Applied Regularization Methods for the Social Sciences provides and overview of a variety of models alongside clear examples of hands-on application. Each chapter in this book covers a specific application of regularization techniques with a user-friendly technical description, followed by examples that provide a thorough demonstration of the methods in action.\n\nKey Features:\n\nDescription of regularization methods in a user friendly and easy to read manner\nInclusion of regularization-based approaches for a variety of statistical analysesk