Finite Mixture Models by Geoffrey J Mclachlan

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Finite mixture models are typically used where the population being studied is heterogeneous in composition. This work aims to offer an up-to-date account of the major issues involved with finite modelling. There is a practical emphasis on the applications of mixture models.

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Finite Mixture Models by Geoffrey J Mclachlan

Finite mixture models are typically used where the population being studied is heterogeneous in composition. This work aims to offer an up-to-date account of the major issues involved with finite modelling. There is a practical emphasis on the applications of mixture models.
"This is an excellent book... I enjoyed reading this book. I recommend it highly to both mathematical and applied statisticians." (Technometrics, February 2002)
"This book will become popular to many researchers...the material covered is so wide that it will make this book a standard reference for the forthcoming years." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 963, 2001/13)
"the material covered is so wide that it will make this book a standard reference for the forthcoming years." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol.963, No.13, 2001)
"This book is excellent reading...should also serve as an excellent handbook on mixture modelling..." (Mathematical Reviews, 2002b)
"...contains valuable information about mixtures for researchers..." (Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 2002)
"...a masterly overview of the area...It is difficult to ask for more and there is no doubt that McLachlan and Peel's book will be the standard reference on mixture models for many years to come." (Statistical Methods in Medical Research, Vol. 11, 2002)
"...they are to be congratulated on the extent of their achievement..." (The Statistician, Vol.51, No.3)
GEOFFREY McLACHLAN, PhD, DSc, is Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Queensland, Australia.

DAVID PEEL, PhD, is a research fellow in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Queensland, Australia.
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ISBN 13 9780471006268
ISBN 10 0471006262
Title Finite Mixture Models
Author Geoffrey J Mclachlan
Series Wiley Series In Probability And Statistics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2000-11-01
Number of pages 464
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