Ranking Methods: Theory and Applications: Volume 27 (Data Handling in Science and Technology, Volume 27) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444530207 ISBN 13: 9780444530202

Publisher: Elsevier Science, 2008

Synopsis

This volume presents the basic mathematics of ranking methods through a didactic approach and the integration of relevant applications. Ranking methods can be applied in several different fields, including decision support, toxicology, environmental problems, proteomics and genomics, analytical chemistry, food chemistry, and QSAR.

• Covers a wide range of applications, from the environment and toxicology to DNA sequencing
• Incorporates contributions from renowned experts in the field
• Meets the increasing demand for literature concerned with ranking methods and their applications

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Synopsis

The aim of this volume is to present the basic mathematical aspects of the ranking methods using a didactical approach and to explain their use through examples of relevant applications in different scientific fields. "Ranking methods" can be applied in several different fields, such as decision support, toxicology, EU priority lists of toxic chemicals, environmental problems, proteomics and genomics, analytical chemistry, food chemistry and QSAR. It covers a wide range of applications, from the environment and toxicology to DNA sequencing. It incorporates contributions from renowned experts in the field. It meets the increasing demand for literature concerned with ranking methods and their applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444530207
• ISBN 13: 9780444530202
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Pavan Manuela, Todeschini Roberto