Statistics with Mathematica - Hardcover

Abell, Martha L.; Braselton, James P.; Rafter, John A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120415542 ISBN 13: 9780120415540

Publisher: Academic Press, 1998

Synopsis

Mathematica's diverse capabilities make it particularly well suited to perform the many calculations encountered in statistics. This book introduces Mathematica for various types of statistical computations. It covers a broad range of topics, and should appeal to both students and professional statisticians.

• Comprehensive: Covers the use of Mathematica for applications ranging from descriptive statistics, through multiple regression and nonparametric methods; uses virtually all of Mathematica's built-in statistical commands, as well as those contained in various Mathematica packages; Additionally, the authors have written numerous procedures to extend Mathematica's capabilities
• Easy to read: Uses "by example" approach authors have used in several other books about Mathematica: works for beginners and experts alike
• Applied: Examples from diverse disciplines, including biostatistics, business, statistics, econometrics, engineering, and psychology
• Up-to-date: Compatible with Mathematica Version 3

About this title

About the Author

Martha L. Abell and James P. Braselton are graduates of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Ohio State University, respectively, and teach at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro where they have extensive experience instructing students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Other books by the authors include Differential Equations with Mathematica and Mathematica by Example.

From the Back Cover

Statistics with Mathematica is an ideal reference for all Mathematica users performing statistical analyses. The topics covered correspond to those in a typical, two-semester introduction to statistics, with an emphasis on applications to various fields. All examples presented are compatible with Version 3 of Mathematica.

Comprehensive: Covers use of Mathematica for applications ranging from descriptive statistics, through multiple regression and nonparametric methods; uses virtually all of Mathematica's built-in statistical commands, as well as those contained in various Mathematica packages.

Easy to read: Uses "by example" approach authors have used in several other books about Mathematica; works for beginners and experts alike.

Applied: Examples from diverse disciplines, including biostatistics, business statistics, econometrics, engineering, and psychology.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0120415542
• ISBN 13: 9780120415540
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 632