
A Dictionary of Statistics 3e
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 13. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-19-967918-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
This gem of statistical terms is highly recommended to users of statistics at all levels * Significance (the magazine of the Royal Statistical Society) *More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
130 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-967918-8 (9780199679188)
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Additional editions

Graham Upton | Ian Cook
Dictionary of Statistics 3e
E-Book
03/2014
1st Edition
OUP Oxford
€3.59
Available for download
Previous edition

Graham Upton | Ian Cook
A Dictionary of Statistics
Book
08/2008
Oxford University Press
€13.61
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Persons
Graham Upton, Professor in Statistics, University of Essex, and Ian Cook, Formerly Senior Lecturer, the University of Essex
Author
Professor in StatisticsProfessor in Statistics, University of Essex
Formerly Senior LecturerFormerly Senior Lecturer, the University of Essex
Content
PREFACE; ABBREVIATIONS IN BIOGRAPHIES; DICTIONARY; APPENDICES