Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods - Neil H. Spencer, Peter Sprent, Nigel Smeeton

Nonparametric statistical methods minimise the number of assumptions that need to be made about the distribution of data being analysed, unlike classical parametric methods. As such, they are an essential part of a statisticianÂ’s armoury and this book is an essential resource in their application. Starting from the basics of statistics, it takes the reader through the main nonparametric approaches with an emphasis on carefully explained examples backed up by use of the R programming language.Key features of this fully revised and extended fifth edition include:An introductory chapter that provides a gentle introduction to the basics of statistics, including types of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and ethical issuesAn R package containing functions that have been written for the examples in the text and the exercisesSummary bullet points at the end of each section to enable the reader to locate important principles quicklyA case study from medical research to demonstrate nonparametric approaches to the data analysisExamples fully integrated into the text, drawn from published research on contemporary issues, with more detail given in their explanationExtensive exercises along with complete solutions allow the reader to test their understanding of the material.Articles used in the examples and exercises carefully chosen to enable readers to identify up to date literature in their field for research, publications, and teaching materialNumerous historical re
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