A Dictionary of Statistics - Couverture souple

Upton, Graham J. G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192801007 ISBN 13 : 9780192801005

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

The most up-to-date dictionary of its kind, this authoritative reference tool covers a broad range of statistical terms in a clear and jargon-free style. Written by authorities in the field, this dictionary will provide concise definitions of all the terms likely to be encountered by students of statistics, and anyone who comes into contact with statistical terms will find this dictionary an indispensable source of reference. The entries are also generously illustrated with useful figures and diagrams. It contains many short biographies of statisticians, both alive and dead. The appendices feature a historical calendar of important statistical events, and tables of statistical and mathematical notation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Providing wide-ranging and jargon-free definitions, this dictionary contains over 2,000 A to Z entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability. It also includes biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field and coverage of statistical journals and societies. Information is presented in a clear and practical manner and web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website, provide valuable extra information. Many entries are illustrated with useful figures and diagrams, and include worked examples where applicable. Useful appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events, lists of statistical and mathematical notation, and statistical tables. This is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, politics, market research, medicine, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics.

Biographie de l'auteur

Graham Upton is Professor of Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Essex. A graduate of Leicester and Birmingham Universities, he lectured at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne for five years before joining Essex in 1973. In addition he has given lecture courses at the Universities of Dokkyo (Tokyo), Grenoble, Michigan, and ITAM (Mexico). His more than 100 publications include seven books, four co-authored with Ian Cook and published by Oxford: Understanding Statistics (1996), Introducing Statistics (1998), and Statistics S1 and S2 (2004, 2005).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192801007
• ISBN 13: 9780192801005
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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