Association Schemes: Designed Experiments, Algebra and Combinatorics (Hardcover)

R.A. Bailey

ISBN 10: 052182446X / ISBN 13: 9780521824460

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004

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Hardcover. Association schemes are of interest to both mathematicians and statisticians and this book is written with both audiences in mind. For statisticians, it shows how to construct designs for experiments in blocks, how to compare such designs, and how to analyse data from them. The reader is only assumed to know very basic abstract algebra. For pure mathematicians, it tells why association schemes are important and develops the theory to the level of some recent research. This book has arisen from a course successfully taught by the author and as such the material is thoroughly class-tested. There are a great number of examples and exercises that will increase the book's appeal to both graduate students and their instructors. It is ideal for those coming either from pure mathematics or statistics backgrounds who wish to bring their understanding of association schemes up to the current state of the art. R.A. Bailey covers in this study the mathematics of association schemes—an area lying between pure mathematics and statistics that relates to the optimal design of scientific experiments. The book is accessible to mathematicians as well as statisticians. Arising from a graduate course taught by the author, it appeals to students as well as researchers as a valuable reference work from which to learn about the statistical/combinatorial aspects of their work. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521824460

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Title: Association Schemes: Designed Experiments, ...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

R.A. Bailey covers in this study the mathematics of association schemes--an area lying between pure mathematics and statistics that relates to the optimal design of scientific experiments. The book is accessible to mathematicians as well as statisticians. Arising from a graduate course taught by the author, it appeals to students as well as researchers as a valuable reference work from which to learn about the statistical/combinatorial aspects of their work.

Book Description:

This book has arisen from a graduate course taught by R.A. Bailey at the University of London. She discusses the mathematics of association schemes, an area lying between pure maths and statistics that relates to the optimal design of scientific experiments. Care has been taken to make the book accessible to both pure mathematicians and statisticians alike. The level is that of a graduate student, but this book will appeal to researchers as an accessible reference work from which to learn about the statistical/combinatorial aspect of their work.