An Introduction to Stein*s Method (Lecture Notes Series, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore)

Barbour, Andrew, Chen, Louis Hsiao Yun

ISBN 10: 981256330X / ISBN 13: 9789812563309

Published by World Scientific Publishing Company, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Stein*s Method (Lecture Notes Series, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore)
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 981256330X
• ISBN 13: 9789812563309
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A common theme in probability theory is the approximation of complicated probability distributions by simpler ones, the central limit theorem being a classical example. Stein's method is a tool which makes this possible in a wide variety of situations. Traditional approaches, for example using Fourier analysis, become awkward to carry through in situations in which dependence plays an important part, whereas Stein's method can often still be applied to great effect. In addition, the method delivers estimates for the error in the approximation, and not just a proof of convergence. Nor is there in principle any restriction on the distribution to be approximated; it can equally well be normal, or Poisson, or that of the whole path of a random process, though the techniques have so far been worked out in much more detail for the classical approximation theorems.This volume of lecture notes provides a detailed introduction to the theory and application of Stein's method, in a form suitable for graduate students who want to acquaint themselves with the method. It includes chapters treating normal, Poisson and compound Poisson approximation, approximation by Poisson processes, and approximation by an arbitrary distribution, written by experts in the different fields. The lectures take the reader from the very basics of Stein's method to the limits of current knowledge.

Review

valuable for both experts and researchers wishing to explore the powerful approximation method proposed by Charles Stein -- Mathematical Reviews "Mathematical Reviews"