Advanced Statistics from an Elementary Point of View Contributor(s): Panik, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0120884941 ISBN-13: 9780120884940 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $119.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: The highly readable text captures the flavor of a course in mathematical statistics without imposing too much rigor; students can concentrate on the statistical strategies without getting lost in the theory. Students who use this book will be well on their way to thinking like a statistician. Practicing statisticians will find this book useful in that it is replete with statistical test procedures (both parametric and non-parametric) as well as numerous detailed examples. ?? Comprehensive coverage of descriptive statistics ?? More detailed treatment of univariate and bivariate probability distributions ?? Thorough coverage of probability theory with numerous event classifications |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - General |
Dewey: 616.978 |
LCCN: 2005009834 |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 7.9" W x 9.28" (2.95 lbs) 824 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Advanced Statistics from an Elementary Point of View is a highly readable text that communicates the content of a course in mathematical statistics without imposing too much rigor. It clearly emphasizes the connection between statistics and probability, and helps students concentrate on statistical strategies without being overwhelmed by calculations. The book provides comprehensive coverage of descriptive statistics; detailed treatment of univariate and bivariate probability distributions; and thorough coverage of probability theory with numerous event classifications. This book is designed for statistics majors who are already familiar with introductory calculus and statistics, and can be used in either a one- or two-semester course. It can also serve as a statistics tutorial or review for working professionals. Students who use this book will be well on their way to thinking like a statistician in terms of problem solving and decision-making. Graduates who pursue careers in statistics will continue to find this book useful, due to numerous statistical test procedures (both parametric and non-parametric) and detailed examples. |