A dictionary of statistics
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A dictionary of statistics
(Oxford paperback reference)
Oxford University Press, 2008
2nd ed. rev
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Oxford dictionary of statistics
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Note
Previous ed.: 2006
Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-453)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- PREFACE
- ABBREVIATIONS IN BIOGRAPHIES
- DICTIONARY
- APPENDICES
- Statistical Notation
- Mathematical Notation
- Greek Letters
- Cumulative Probabilities for the Binomial Distribution
- Cumulative Probabilities for the Poisson Distribution
- Upper-Tail Percentage Points for the Standard Normal Distribution
- The Standard Normal Distribution Function
- Percentage Points for the t-Distribution
- Percentage Points for the F-Distribution
- Percentage Points for the Chi-Squared Distribution
- Critical Values for Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient
- Critical Values for Kendall
- Critical Values for the Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, r
- Pseudo-Random Numbers
- Selected Landmarks in the Development of Statistics
- Honours and Awards
- Further Reference
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