A Dictionary of Statistics 3e
A Dictionary of Statistics 3e by Graham Upton is a comprehensive resource published by OUP Oxford in March 2014. This edition spans 488 pages and presents over 2,300 entries covering various aspects of statistics, including terminology from computing, mathematics, and probability. The dictionary is designed to be jargon-free, making it accessible to both students and professionals across multiple disciplines.
Readers will find detailed biographical information on over 200 key figures in statistics, as well as insights into statistical journals and societies. The book includes 130 illustrations and diagrams, alongside worked examples to enhance understanding. Additionally, this edition features recommended web links for many entries, providing further valuable information. With its extensive coverage of applied statistics, this dictionary serves as an essential reference for those in fields such as economics, politics, market research, medicine, psychology, and pharmaceuticals.
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This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,300 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. While embracing the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, information is presented in a clear and practical manner. This edition features recommended web links for many entries, accessible via the Dictionary of Statistics website, which provide valuable extra information. This edition features expanded coverage of applied statistics. Entries are generously illustrated with 130 useful figures and diagrams, and include worked examples where applicable. Appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events, lists of statistical and mathematical notation, and statistical tables. It 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, and provides a clear introduction to the subject for the general reader.
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