> Hello. I am hoping that my question can be answered by a statistical
> expert out there!! (which I am not). I am carrying out a multiple linear
> regression with two independents. It seems that a square root
> transformation of the dependent variable effectively decreases
> heterocscedasticity and "linearises" the data. However, from what I have
> read, transformations of the dependent variable introduces a bias into the
> regression, producing improper estimates after back-transforming to "real"
> units. Does anybody out there have any knowledge of this problem, or have
> a strategy for correcting for this type of bias? Any help would be much
> appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Brad.
>
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> Brad Case, MScF
> Spatial Data Modeller/Analyst
>
> Canadian Forest Service
> Northern Forestry Centre
> Landscape Management/Climate Change
> 5320-122 St.
> Edmonton, AB T6H 3S5
> Phone: 780-435-7384
> Fax: 780-435-7359
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