A Dictionary of Statistics (Oxford Paperback Reference)
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0192801007
ISBN13:9780192801005
Release Date:November 2002
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:428 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 7.5" x 5.1"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
accessible dictionary of terms and famous statisticians, excellent reference book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Two English statisticians have compiled this list of terms, abbreviations, famous probabilists and statisticians that is accessible to experts, beginners and practitioners in all fields that use statistical methods and probability. It is very current and competitive with other dictionaries on this topic including the one that Cambidge University Press puts out. A nice feature of the handy paperback book is its low price. Published in 2002 it is the most current dictionary of its type and includes terms from computational statistics and operations research. So you will find terms like simplex methods and figures from operations research like George Dantzig in addition to famous statisticians such as R. A. Fisher and probabilists like Markov and Kolmogorov. It also contains many names of statistical societies, software packages and professional journals I find it to be a handy reference and I own two copies.
Very Well Done
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Since this statistics dictionary is only middling in size, I expected to not always find the word I was looking for. But it has not failed me yet. Not only have Upton & Cook been very judicious in their choice of words, but their explanations are consistently clear and have illustrations when needed. For an undergrad who is going beyond a first-year course in statistics, this is the dictionary to get.
Usually I don't buy statistic books in a library
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I browse quite a lot though, usually ending up not finding anything worth buying. However this book offered the right amount of exhaustivity and technicalities, suitable for a businessman like myself. It also contains interesting material on the history of statistics. On some occasions, I would have appreciated to have more mathematical details, e.g. re entries related to regression.
accessible dictionary of terms and famous statisticians
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Two English statisticians have compiled this list of terms, abbreviations, famous probabilists and statisticians that is accessible to experts, beginners and practitioners in all fields that use statistical methods and probability. It is very current and competitive with other dictionaries on this topic including the one that Cambidge University Press puts out. A nice feature of the handy paperback book is its low price. Published in 2002 it is the most current dictionary of its type and includes terms from computational statistics and operations research. So you will find terms like simplex methods and figures from operations research like George Dantzig in addition to famous statisticians such as R. A. Fisher and probabilists like Markov and Kolmogorov. It also contains many names of statistical societies, software packages and professional journals and their acronyms.
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