Statistics & Probability

This short book introduces the main ideas of statistical inference in a way that is both user friendly and mathematically sound. Emphasis is placed on the common foundation of many models used in practice. In addition, the book focuses on the formulation of appropriate statistical models to study pr..

This book is an undergraduate text that introduces students to commonly used statistical methods in economics. Using examples based on contemporary economic issues and readily available data, it not only explains the mechanics of the various methods, but also guides students to connect statistical r..

This practical text provides students with the statistical tools needed to analyze data, and shows how statistics can be used as a tool in making informed, intelligent policy decisions.. A disk with the Excel template and the data sets is included, and solutions will be provided on the M.E. Sharpe w..

Through numerous real-world applications, this text explains how to construct, fit, and evaluate statistical and stochastic models for use in diverse areas such as geology, sociology, biology, and economics. It incorporates traditional statistical and probability theory with modern computational met..

Designed for a first course for graduate students of medicine, biology, and other sciences, this text builds a practical foundation in the use of statistical tools and imparts a clear understanding of their underlying assumptions and limitations. Without getting bogged down in proofs and derivations..

This book is a first course in statistics for students of biology. Most of the examples have an ecological bias, but illustrate principles which have direct relevance for biologists doing laboratory work...

This book presents an overview of the necessary information needed to make educational assumptions about the statistical or probable characteristics of a situation. The book can be used as a supplemental text in courses on probability, logic, statistics,..

This essential textbook presents the basics of dental statistics in an accessible way, combining explanation in non-technical language with key messages, practical examples, suggestions for further reading and exercises complete with detailed solutions. There is an emphasis on the principles and app..

This textbook adopts a mathematically rigorous, widely accessible pedagogical approach, providing a formal treatment of derivative pricing methodologies and theory. The abundance of examples and problems makes it suitable for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduates as well as professionals...

This book, designed for students taking a basic introductory course in statistical analysis, is far more than just a book of tables. Each table is accompanied by a careful but concise explanation and useful worked examples. Requiring little mathematical background, Elementary Statistics Tables is th..

Elements of Simulation..

Elements of Simulation..