"Choosing and Using Statistics remains an invaluable guide for students using a computer package to analyse data from research projects and practical class work. The text takes a pragmatic approach to statistics with a strong focus on what is actually needed. There are chapters …
"A straightforward discussion of basic statistical methods, presentations, approaches, and modeling techniques ... This book addresses popular mistakes often made in data collection and provides a guide to accurate statistical analysis and reporting"--Publisher's description.
"A straightforward discussion of basic statistical methods, presentations, approaches, and modeling techniques ... This book addresses popular mistakes often made in data collection and provides a guide to accurate statistical analysis and reporting"--Publisher's description.
Résumé : Many mathematical statistics texts are heavily oriented toward a rigorous mathematical development of probability and statistics, without much attention paid to how statistics is actually used. In contrast, Modern Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Second Editio…
Matched sampling is often used to help assess the casual effect of some exposure or intervention, typically when randomised experiments are not available or cannot be conducted. This text provides an accessible introduction to the study of matched sampling.
« This book is written with three main aims; to provide a thorough introduction to the general MI methods, to provide a detailed discussion of the practical use of the MI method and to present real-world examples drawn from the field of biostatistics » --
The field of statistics is rapidly transforming into a discipline that Hal Varian at Google has called "sexy". And with good reason; from batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics is growing by leaps and bou…