A First Course in Order Statistics (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics) - Hardcover

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Arnold, Barry C.; Balakrishnan, N.; Nagaraja, H. N.

 
9780471574163: A First Course in Order Statistics (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)

Synopsis

Reasonably rigorous but not exhaustive, using simple and comprehensible terms, it presents an introduction to the general theory of order statistics. Includes both fundamental material and recent developments. Exercises at each chapter's end are designed to let students have hands-on experience in order to facilitate a better understanding of the concepts discussed. Features an extensive reference list.

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Book Description

Requiring no advanced mathematical or statistical background, this book introduces the general theory of order statistics and their applications. This updated classic text will help readers to understand much of the current literature on order statistics, a flourishing field of study that is essential for any practising statistician.

About the Author

Barry C. Arnold is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Riverside. N. Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. H. N. Nagaraja is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at The Ohio State University, Columbus.

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ISBN 10:  0898716489 ISBN 13:  9780898716481
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