Advanced Statistics from an Elementary Point of View,
Edition 1
By Michael J Panik

Publication Date: 14 Oct 2005
Description

Advanced Statistics from an Elementary Point of View is a highly readable text that communicates the content of a course in mathematical statistics without imposing too much rigor. It clearly emphasizes the connection between statistics and probability, and helps students concentrate on statistical strategies without being overwhelmed by calculations.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of descriptive statistics; detailed treatment of univariate and bivariate probability distributions; and thorough coverage of probability theory with numerous event classifications.

This book is designed for statistics majors who are already familiar with introductory calculus and statistics, and can be used in either a one- or two-semester course. It can also serve as a statistics tutorial or review for working professionals.

Students who use this book will be well on their way to thinking like a statistician in terms of problem solving and decision-making. Graduates who pursue careers in statistics will continue to find this book useful, due to numerous statistical test procedures (both parametric and non-parametric) and detailed examples.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of descriptive statistics
  • More detailed treatment of univariate and bivariate probability distributions
  • Thorough coverage of probability theory with numerous event classifications
About the author
By Michael J Panik, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Book details
ISBN: 9780120884940
Page Count: 824
Retail Price : £92.00
Mendenhall/Schaeffer/Wackerly: MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS WITH APPLICATIONS, 6E, Duxbury Press, (2001, Hardcover, 798 pgs, ISBN: 0534377416, $113.95/£26.99)
Tamhane/Dunlop: STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS, Prentice Hall, (1999, Hardcover, 722 pgs, ISBN: 0137444265, $111.00/£49.99)
Hogg/Tanis: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE, 6E: From Elementary to Intermediate, Prentice Hall, (2000, Hardcover, 704 pgs, ISBN: 0130272949, $110.00/£71.99)
Audience
Professionals seeking exposure to data analysis. Also advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students majoring in mathematics, statistics, engineering, actuarial science, economics/finance and life sciences