The Handbook of Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists - Hardcover

Wadsworth, Harrison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007067678X ISBN 13: 9780070676787

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1998

Synopsis

Statistical methods are made easier for engineers and scientists in this highly respected interdisciplinary reference. Covering a broad spectrum of statistical methods used at intermediate and advanced levels, the second edition features new sections on additional graphical tools, acceptance sampling, and the uses of new software. Matching how-to procedures to specific disciplines simplifies the application. Coverage of each statistical principle is followed by an example of its application. Users gain vital guidance on survey sampling, computer simulation, design and analysis of experiments, and more. Guidelines for organizing and managing a statistical consulting firm are included.

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Use the Latest Statistical Tools to Meet Today's Tough Engineering and Scientific Requirements.
This successful handbook gives you in-depth coverage of the complete range of statistical methods used in enigneering and science - from fundamental concepts...to basic and intermediate techniques...to advanced topics. Written in easy-to-understand language free of technical jargon, this reference book offers you authoritative coverage of statistical inference...statistical process control...linear and nonlinear regression...Bayesian analyses...time series analysis...robust methods...and much more.
With the added value of almost 200 illustrations, this completely updated and improved Second Edition enables you to: Get a concise explanation of each statistical principle - followed by a concrete example of its use.
Explore new information on graphical tools, computer simulation, experimental design, acceptance sampling, and advanced regression analyses.
Undersatnd important new applications in quality engineering and management.
Organize and manage a statistical consulting firm.
With today's stringent technical and scientific requirements plus the advent of quality standards such as ISO 9000 and QS-9000, this handbook now provides you with the information needed to use statistical tools to meet your organization's highest standards.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007067678X
• ISBN 13: 9780070676787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 688