The Handbook of Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists - Hardcover

Wadsworth, Harrison M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007067678X ISBN 13: 9780070676787

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1997

Synopsis

Sharpen your statistical skills practically overnight! To meed today's stringent qualilty standards--including ISO 9000 and QS9000--you need solid statistical know-how. Here's the one tool that makes complex statistical methods easier and more accessible than ever. Handbook of Statistical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition. Harry M. Wadsworth walks you step-by-step through the full range of statistical techniques--matching how-to procedures to specific applications--making it a breeze to: master such important procedures as acceptance sampling and survey sampling; exploit advanced statistical techniques including multicollinearity and biased estimation in regression, nonlinear regression and time series analysis; take advantage of cutting-edge computer simulation methods and robust design techniques; and much more.

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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 Professional
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007067678X
• ISBN 13: 9780070676787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 688