A reminder for our course in "Modern Regression Modelling" taking place on 20-22 November at the Statistical Services Centre, The University of Reading. Summary information is given below. For more details, or to register, contact us by: - email: [log in to unmask] - phone: +44 (0)118 931 8689 - fax: +44 (0) 118 975 3169 *** Modern Regression Modelling*** Date: 20-22 November Price: £720GBP This course is intended for statisticians and others who are already familiar with the basics of standard regression methods. These methods are used here as a springboard to describe modern regression techniques. Topics covered include the fitting of non-linear models and the modelling of non-normal data and introductions to ridge regression and principal components regression. Also included in the course is a description of the diagnostics used to check models. These are essential tools in the modelling process. After all, conclusions based on models that do not properly describe an observed set of data may be invalid. Kellie Watkins Statistical Services Centre The University of Reading Harry Pitt Building PO Box 240 Whiteknights Road Reading RG6 6FN UK Tel: +44 (0)118 931 8689 Fax: +44 (0)118 975 3169 Tel: +44 (0)118 931 8689 Fax: +44 (0)118 975 3169 Email: [log in to unmask] See our website on http://www.reading.ac.uk/ssc %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%