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The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics

2nd Edition

Author: B. S. Everitt, King's College London

Date Published: December 2004
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isbn: 9780511058042

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If you use statistics and need a useful, up-to-date reliable sourcebook that provides simple definitions and explanations of statistical and statistics-related concepts, then look no further than this dictionary. Some 3500 terms are defined, a considerable increase over the first edition. They cover medical, survey, theoretical, applied statistics, etc. In addition, short biographies of over 100 important statisticians are included. The majority of definitions include a reference to a book or article where the user can seek an extended account of a term if required, and many are accompanied by graphical material to aid understanding.
- New edition of dictionary that instantly became a classic
- 500 more definitions, more biographical entries and more figures
- Author is very well-known for his writing in statistics, giving this dictionary authority
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'This is already the most useful book on my shelf … excellent value and it is highly recommended as a reference text for anyone who is even mildly interested in statistics.' The Statistician
'This is a 'must-have' reference for statisticians and students of statistics.' Journal of the American Statistical Association
'This is a valuable reference book for all statisticians and medical researchers who use and who need to understand statistics … [It] should be purchased by statisticians, libraries that support medical and veterinary departments, and research workers in medicine.' Journal of Applied Ecology
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Product details
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: December 2004
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9780511058042
- contains: 10 tables
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
Preface
Notes on use
Acknowledgements
Sources
The Dictionary.
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B. S. Everitt, King's College London
Head of Biostatistics and Computing Department at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's Collge, University of London. Author of nearly 40 books on statistics and over 80 journal articles.