Weighing the Odds A Course in Probability and Statistics |
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| Author:
| Williams, David |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-00618-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $95.99 |
Book Description:
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Statistics do not lie, nor is probability paradoxical. You just have to have the right intuition. In this lively look at both subjects, David Williams convinces mathematics students of the intrinsic interest of statistics and probability, and statistics students that the language of mathematics can bring real insight and clarity to their subject. The presentation is enriched with examples drawn from all manner of applications. Statistics chapters present both the Frequentist and...
More DescriptionStatistics do not lie, nor is probability paradoxical. You just have to have the right intuition. In this lively look at both subjects, David Williams convinces mathematics students of the intrinsic interest of statistics and probability, and statistics students that the language of mathematics can bring real insight and clarity to their subject. The presentation is enriched with examples drawn from all manner of applications. Statistics chapters present both the Frequentist and Bayesian approaches, emphasizing Confidence Intervals rather than Hypothesis Tests. C or WinBUGS code is provided for computational examples and simulations. Many exercises are included; hints or solutions are often provided.