Regression Modeling Strategies: With Applicatio... 【2024】
by Frank Harrell Jr. is widely considered the "gold standard" for applied statistical modeling. 🧠 The Core Philosophy
Provides clear rules of thumb (like the 15-to-1 ratio) for how many variables a dataset can actually support. ⚖️ The Verdict Regression Modeling Strategies: With Applicatio...
It is dense. It assumes a solid foundation in statistics and familiarity with R (specifically the rms package). by Frank Harrell Jr
Categorizing continuous predictors (e.g., splitting age into groups). 🛠️ Key Technical Strengths Regression Modeling Strategies: With Applicatio...
Harrell’s primary mission is to combat . He argues against common but flawed practices like: Using P-values to select variables (Stepwise regression). Dropping "insignificant" variables from a final model.