A Dictionary of Statistics by Graham Upton

A Dictionary of Statistics by Graham Upton

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.

Graham Upton is Professor of Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Essex. His more than 100 publications include seven books, four co-authored with Ian Cook and published by OUP: Understanding Statistics (1996), Introducing Statistics (1998), and Statistics S1 and S2 (2004, 2005). Ian Cook and Chief Examiner in Mathematics at Essex University.

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ISBN 13	9780199541454
ISBN 10	0199541450
Title	A Dictionary of Statistics
Author	Graham Upton
Series	Oxford Paperback Reference
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2008-08-21
Number of pages	464
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