Practical Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences - Hardcover

Devore, Jay L.; Farnum, N.R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053435601X ISBN 13: 9780534356019

Publisher: Duxbury Press, 1999

Synopsis

This concise book for engineering and sciences students emphasizes modern statistical methodology and data analysis. Coverage of probability is reduced to that which is needed for inference. The authors emphasize application of methods to real problems, with real examples throughout. The text is designed to meet ABET standards and is appropriate for one-term courses.

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Review

"This is indeed a problem-based approach that is fresh and topical. . . . This text should be a bridge to better understanding of both statistical methods and design. . . . I believe this text will provide a good background and adequately motivate students to use basic statistics in problem solving." "The length of the text is a plus. It is certainly true that many texts at this level try to include more than can possibly be taught in a one-semester course. All the important topics are covered here."

About the Author

Jimmy Doi earned his B.A. in Mathematics (minors in Biology, Chemistry, Japanese) from California State University, Northridge. He earned his masters and Ph.D. in Statistics at North Carolina State University. Since receiving his doctorate Professor Doi has been on the faculty in the Statistics Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. His research interests include biostatistics and categorical data analysis. He enjoys traveling, kayak fishing, long board surfing, and playing basketball with his current and former students. But his favorite moments are when he spends time with his wife Midori and daughter Alicia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Duxbury Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 053435601X
• ISBN 13: 9780534356019
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 600