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CADDIS Volume 4: Data Analysis

This volume of CADDIS provides information on different analytical approaches and methods that can be helpful when conducting a causal assessment.

Basic Information

  • Selecting an Analysis Approach
  • Getting Started with Data Analysis
  • Basic Principles and Issues
  • Frequent Questions
  • Glossary

Analyses and Tools

  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Basic Analyses
  • Advanced Analyses
  • PECBO Appendix
  • Download Software

Data Analysis Topics

  • Autocorrelation
  • CADStat
  • Classification and Regression Trees
  • Conditional Probability
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Confounding
  • Controlling for Natural Variability
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Interpreting Statistics
  • Multivariate Data Exploration
  • Propensity Scores
  • Quantile Regression
  • R Command Line
  • Regression Analysis
  • Scatterplots
  • Spatial Analysis and GIS
  • Species Sensitivity Distributions (SSDs)
  • Tests of Significant Difference
  • Traits

Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System (CADDIS)

  • CADDIS Home
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  • Volume 1: Stressor Identification
    • About Causal Assessment
    • Getting Started
    • Step 1. Define the Case
    • Step 2. List Candidate Causes
    • Step 3. Evaluate Data from the Case
    • Step 4. Evaluate Data from Elsewhere
    • Step 5. Identify Probable Causes
  • Volume 2: Sources, Stressors and Responses
    • About Sources
      • Urbanization
    • About Stressors
  • Volume 3: Examples and Applications
    • Analytical Examples
    • Worksheet Examples
    • State Examples
    • Case Studies
    • Galleries
  • Volume 4: Data Analysis
    • Selecting an Analysis Approach
    • Getting Started
    • Basic Principles & Issues
    • Exploratory Data Analysis
    • Basic Analyses
    • Advanced Analyses
    • PECBO Appendix
    • Download Software
    • Data Analysis Topics (A -Z)
  • Volume 5: Causal Databases
    • Learn about CADLink
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Last updated on February 29, 2024
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