Preface to the Second Edition

This second edition contains several new topics and includes numerous updates to reflect Version 8 of the SAS System. Chapter 15, “Generalized Estimating Equations,” is a new chapter that discusses the use of the GEE method, particularly as a tool for analyzing repeated measurements data. The book includes several comparisons of analyses using the GEE method, weighted least squares, and conditional logistic regression; the use of subject-specific models versus population-averaged models is discussed. Chapter 15 also describes the use of GEE methods for some univariate response situations.

Chapter 12, “Poisson Regression,” is a new chapter on Poisson regression. Previously, this topic was described in the chapter ...

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