Statistical modeling is a critical tool in scientific research.
Statistical models are used to understand phenomena with uncertainty and
to determine the structure of complex systems and to control such
systems, as well as to make reliable predictions in various natural and
social science fields. This book provides comprehensive explanations of
the concepts and philosophy of statistical modeling, together with a
wide range of practical and numerical examples. We hope that this book
will be of great value not just to statisticians but also to researchers
and practitioners in various fields of research such as information
science, computer science, engineering, bioinformatics, economics,
marketing and environmental science.