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Statistics and Analysis of Scientific Data

by Massimiliano Bonamente

Statistics and Analysis of Scientific Data

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The revised 2nd edition of this book provides the reader with a solid foundation in probability theory and statistics as applied to the physical sciences, engineering and related fields. It covers a broad range of numerical and analytical methods that are essential for the correct analysis of scientific data, including probability theory, distribution functions of statistics, fits to two-dimensional data and parameter estimation, Monte Carlo methods and Markov chains. Features new to this edition include:
- a discussion of statistical techniques employed in business science, such as multiple regression analysis of multivariate datasets.
- a new chapter on the various measures of the mean including logarithmic averages.
- new chapters on systematic errors and intrinsic scatter, and on the fitting of data with bivariate errors.
- a new case study and additional worked examples.
- mathematical derivations and theoretical background material have been appropriately marked,to improve the readability of the text.
- end-of-chapter summary boxes, for easy reference.

As in the first edition, the main pedagogical method is a theory-then-application approach, where emphasis is placed first on a sound understanding of the underlying theory of a topic, which becomes the basis for an efficient and practical application of the material. The level is appropriate for undergraduates and beginning graduate students, and as a reference for the experienced researcher. Basic calculus is used in some of the derivations, and no previous background in probability and statistics is required. The book includes many numerical tables of data, as well as exercises and examples to aid the readers' understanding of the topic.

This open book is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY). You can download Statistics and Analysis of Scientific Data ebook for free in PDF format (5.8 MB).

Book Details

Title
Statistics and Analysis of Scientific Data
Subject
Science and Mathematics
Publisher
Springer
Published
2017
Pages
323
Edition
2
Language
English
ISBN13
9781493965700
ISBN10
1493965700
ISBN13 Digital
9781493965724
ISBN10 Digital
1493965727
PDF Size
5.8 MB
License
CC BY

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