D. Statistical Methods

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. 1. An Overview 1
5. 2. Conceptual Framework 26
6. 3. Data and Statistical Methods 46
7. 4. The External Costs of Smoking 62
8. 5. The External Costs of Heavy Drinking 86
9. 6. The External Costs of Sedentary Life-Styles 107
10. 7. Conclusions, Limitations, and Implications 127
11. A Literature Review of the Costs of Smoking and Drinking 137
12. B. Survival Parameters from the HRA Model 143
13. C. HIE Habit Batteries 147
14. D. Statistical Methods 157
15. E . Comparability of HIE and NHIS 161
16. F . Excise Taxes and Demand 166
17. G. Parameters Used in the Cost Model 186
18. H. A Note on the Alcohol Tax 190
19. Notes 195
20. Bibliography 209
21. Index 219
22. Selected RAND Books 224