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NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods; Chapter 1: Exploratory Data Analysis

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Author(s)

N. Alan Heckert, James J. Filliben

Abstract

This chapter presents an approach/philosophy for data analysis which employs a variety of techniques (mostly graphical) to: maximize insight into a data set; uncover underlying structure; detect outliers and anomalies; test underlying assumptions; and develop parsimonious models. The chapter also includes many case studies that show how to check a dataset for underlying assumptions.
Citation
NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods; Chapter 1: Exploratory Data Analysis
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Others

Keywords

exploratory analysis, graphics, modeling, statistical tests

Citation

Heckert, N. and Filliben, J. (2003), NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods; Chapter 1: Exploratory Data Analysis, NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods; Chapter 1: Exploratory Data Analysis (Accessed November 6, 2025)

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Created May 31, 2003, Updated October 12, 2021
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