The Concise Encyclopedia of Statistics / Edition 1

by Yadolah Dodge

Overview

The Concise Encyclopedia of Statistics presents the essential information about statistical tests, concepts, and analytical methods in language that is accessible to practitioners and students of the vast community using statistics in medicine, engineering, physical science, life science, social science, and business/economics.

The reference is alphabetically arranged to provide quick access to the fundamental tools of statistical methodology and biographies of famous statisticians. The more than 500 entries include definitions, history, mathematical details, limitations, examples, references, and further readings. All entries include cross-references as well as the key citations. The back matter includes a timeline of statistical inventions. This reference will be an enduring resource for locating convenient overviews about this essential field of study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441913906
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	12/10/2009
Edition description:	2010
Pages:	622
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.05(d)

Table of Contents

A.- Acceptance Region.- Accuracy.- Algorithm.- Alternative hypothesis.- Analysis of binary data.- Analysis of categorical data.- Analysis of residuals.- Analysis of variance.- Anderson Oskar.- Anderson Theodore W.- Anderson-Darling test.- Arithmetic mean.- Arithmetic triangle.- ARMA models.- Arrangement.- Attributable risk.- Auorrelation and partial auorrelation.- Avoidable risk.