Symbolic Computation for Statistical Inference (Oxford Statistical Science Series) - Hardcover

Andrews, D. F.; Stafford, J. E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198507054 ISBN 13: 9780198507055

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Over recent years, developments in statistical computing have freed statisticians from the burden of calculation and have made possible new methods of analysis that previously would have been too difficult or time-consuming. Up till now these developments have been primarily in numerical computation and graphical display, but equal steps forward are now being made in the area of symbolic computing: the use of computer languages and procedures to manipulate expressions. This allows researchers to compute an algebraic expression, rather than evaluate the expression numerically over a given range. This book summarizes a decade of research into the use of symbolic computation applied to statistical inference problems. It shows the considerable potential of the subject to automate statistical calculation, leaving researchers free to concentrate on new concepts. Starting with the development of algorithms applied to standard undergraduate problems, the book then goes on to develop increasingly more powerful tools. Later chapters then discuss the application of these algorithms to different areas of statistical methodology.

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About the Author

D. F. Andrews is at University of Toronto. J. E. Stafford is at University of Toronto.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0198507054
• ISBN 13: 9780198507055
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172