The Pleasures Of Statistics

Author : Frederick Mosteller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780387779560

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The Pleasures of Statistics by Frederick Mosteller Pdf

From his unique perspective, renowned statistician and educator Frederick Mosteller describes many of the projects and events in his long career. From humble beginnings in western Pennsylvania to becoming the founding chairman of Harvard University’s Department of Statistics and beyond, he inspired many statisticians, scientists, and students with his unabashed pragmatism, creative thinking, and zest for both learning and teaching. This candid account offers fresh insights into the qualities that made Mosteller a superb teacher, a prolific scholar, a respected leader, and a valued advisor. A special feature of the book is its chapter-length insider accounts of work on the pre-election polls of 1948, statistical aspects of the Kinsey report on sexual behavior in the human male, mathematical learning theory, authorship of the disputed Federalist papers, safety of anesthetics, and a wide-ranging examination of the Coleman report on equality of educational opportunity. This volume is a companion to Selected Papers of Frederick Mosteller (Springer, 2006) and A Statistical Model: Frederick Mosteller’s Contributions to Statistics, Science, and Public Policy (Springer-Verlag, 1990). Frederick Mosteller (1916–2006) was Roger I. Lee Professor of Mathematical Statistics at Harvard University. His manuscript was unfinished at his death and has been updated.

Author : Richard Isaac
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781461208198

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The Pleasures of Probability by Richard Isaac Pdf

The ideas of probability are all around us. Lotteries, casino gambling, the al most non-stop polling which seems to mold public policy more and more these are a few of the areas where principles of probability impinge in a direct way on the lives and fortunes of the general public. At a more re moved level there is modern science which uses probability and its offshoots like statistics and the theory of random processes to build mathematical descriptions of the real world. In fact, twentieth-century physics, in embrac ing quantum mechanics, has a world view that is at its core probabilistic in nature, contrary to the deterministic one of classical physics. In addition to all this muscular evidence of the importance of probability ideas it should also be said that probability can be lots of fun. It is a subject where you can start thinking about amusing, interesting, and often difficult problems with very little mathematical background. In this book, I wanted to introduce a reader with at least a fairly decent mathematical background in elementary algebra to this world of probabil ity, to the way of thinking typical of probability, and the kinds of problems to which probability can be applied. I have used examples from a wide variety of fields to motivate the discussion of concepts.

Author : Christine von Oertzen
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845451791

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The Pleasure of a Surplus Income by Christine von Oertzen Pdf

Published in Association with the German Historical Institute, Washington, D.C. At a time when part-time jobs are ubiquitous, it is easy to forget that they are a relatively new phenomenon. This book explores the reasons behind the introduction of this specific form of work in West Germany and shows how it took root, in both norm and law, in factories, government authorities, and offices as well as within families and the lives of individual women. The author covers the period from the early 1950s, a time of optimism during the first postwar economic upswing, to 1969, the culmination of the legislative institutionalization of part-time work.

Author : Thomas William Körner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996-12-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521568234

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The Pleasures of Counting by Thomas William Körner Pdf

What is the connection between the outbreak of cholera in Victorian Soho, the Battle of the Atlantic, African Eve and the design of anchors? One answer is that they are all examples chosen by Dr Tom Körner to show how a little mathematics can shed light on the world around us, and deepen our understanding of it. Dr Körner, an experienced author, describes a variety of topics which continue to interest professional mathematicians, like him. He does this using relatively simple terms and ideas, yet confronting difficulties (which are often the starting point for new discoveries) and avoiding condescension. If you have ever wondered what it is that mathematicians do, and how they go about it, then read on. If you are a mathematician wanting to explain to others how you spend your working days (and nights), then seek inspiration here.

Author : Christopher A. Cooper
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774864794

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At the Pleasure of the Crown by Christopher A. Cooper Pdf

Unlike most public servants, top administrators – those who manage thousands of personnel and oversee millions of dollars in public spending – are appointed by the head of government. At the Pleasure of the Crown is a detailed exploration of this central but overlooked aspect of governing. Christopher A. Cooper analyzes the appointment of deputy ministers in Canada’s provincial bureaucracies over the last century, as governments have looked first for partisan loyalty, then candid advice, and ultimately feverish devotion to the policy agenda. Throughout, turnover among bureaucratic elites has remained highly political, with important consequences for the integrity of Canadian public institutions.

Author : Stephen M. Stigler
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 067440341X

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The History of Statistics by Stephen M. Stigler Pdf

Stigler shows how statistics arose from the interplay of mathematical concepts and the needs of several applied sciences. His emphasis is upon how methods of probability theory were developed for measuring uncertainty, for reducing uncertainty, and as a conceptual framework for quantitative studies in the social sciences.

Author : Catherine Sheldrick Ross
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216128816

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The Pleasures of Reading by Catherine Sheldrick Ross Pdf

Based on years of ground-breaking research, this book supplies a look at the unique relationship between each text and the individual reader that results in a satisfying, pleasurable, and even life-changing reading experience. Following up on her critically acclaimed Reading Matters: What the Research Reveals about Reading, Libraries, and Community, Catherine Sheldrick Ross takes a new look at pleasure reading through 30 thought-provoking essays based on themes arranged from A to Z. In short lively chapters, she discusses topics ranging from "Alexia," "Bad Reading," and "Changing Lives" to "Romance Fiction," "Self-help," "Titles," "Vampires," and "Year of Reading." Drawing on her own research as well as other published sources, Ross comments on the significance of each theme, provides examples of the phenomenon, and develops the topic chronologically, through further examples, or through reversals. The essays are unified by an underlying theory of reading that views readers as sense-makers, actively engaged in reading themselves into the text and reading the texts back into their own lives. It gives educators and librarians insights into their roles with readers and offers a message about the importance of pleasure reading. A short list of resources for further reading is supplied with each topic.

Author : Simon Wenham
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750958622

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Pleasure Boating on the Thames by Simon Wenham Pdf

The River Thames above London underwent a dramatic transformation during the Victorian period, from a great commercial highway into a vast conduit of pleasure. Pleasure Boating on the Thames traces these changes through the history of the firm that did more than any other on the waterway to popularise recreational boating. Salter Bros began as a small boat-building enterprise in Oxford and went on to gain worldwide fame, not only as the leading racing boat constructor, but also as one of the largest rental craft and passenger boat operators in the country. Simon Wenham's illustrated history sheds light on over 150 years of social change, how leisure developed on the waterway (including the rise of camping), as well as how a family firm coped with the changes brought about by industrialisation – a business that, today, still carries thousands of passengers a year.

Author : Francis G. P. NEISON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018963827

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Contributions to Vital Statistics: being a development of the rate of mortality and the laws of sickness, from ... data procured from Friendly Societies ... With an inquiry into the influence of locality on health by Francis G. P. NEISON Pdf

Author : Charles Richson,Charles Ratcliff,County magistrate,Francis Close,John Howard Hinton,Sir Edward Baines,Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Education
ISBN : MSU:31293017075098

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Educational Facts and Statistics of Manchester and Salford by Charles Richson,Charles Ratcliff,County magistrate,Francis Close,John Howard Hinton,Sir Edward Baines,Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth Pdf

Author : David Spiegelhalter
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781541618527

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The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter Pdf

In this "important and comprehensive" guide to statistical thinking (New Yorker), discover how data literacy is changing the world and gives you a better understanding of life’s biggest problems. Statistics are everywhere, as integral to science as they are to business, and in the popular media hundreds of times a day. In this age of big data, a basic grasp of statistical literacy is more important than ever if we want to separate the fact from the fiction, the ostentatious embellishments from the raw evidence -- and even more so if we hope to participate in the future, rather than being simple bystanders. In The Art of Statistics, world-renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math. Drawing on real world examples to introduce complex issues, he shows us how statistics can help us determine the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, whether a notorious serial killer could have been caught earlier, and if screening for ovarian cancer is beneficial. The Art of Statistics not only shows us how mathematicians have used statistical science to solve these problems -- it teaches us how we too can think like statisticians. We learn how to clarify our questions, assumptions, and expectations when approaching a problem, and -- perhaps even more importantly -- we learn how to responsibly interpret the answers we receive. Combining the incomparable insight of an expert with the playful enthusiasm of an aficionado, The Art of Statistics is the definitive guide to stats that every modern person needs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1860 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : English literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211438242

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The London and Westminster Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Geoff Cumming,Robert Calin-Jageman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317483373

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Introduction to the New Statistics by Geoff Cumming,Robert Calin-Jageman Pdf

This is the first introductory statistics text to use an estimation approach from the start to help readers understand effect sizes, confidence intervals (CIs), and meta-analysis (‘the new statistics’). It is also the first text to explain the new and exciting Open Science practices, which encourage replication and enhance the trustworthiness of research. In addition, the book explains NHST fully so students can understand published research. Numerous real research examples are used throughout. The book uses today’s most effective learning strategies and promotes critical thinking, comprehension, and retention, to deepen users’ understanding of statistics and modern research methods. The free ESCI (Exploratory Software for Confidence Intervals) software makes concepts visually vivid, and provides calculation and graphing facilities. The book can be used with or without ESCI. Other highlights include: - Coverage of both estimation and NHST approaches, and how to easily translate between the two. - Some exercises use ESCI to analyze data and create graphs including CIs, for best understanding of estimation methods. -Videos of the authors describing key concepts and demonstrating use of ESCI provide an engaging learning tool for traditional or flipped classrooms. -In-chapter exercises and quizzes with related commentary allow students to learn by doing, and to monitor their progress. -End-of-chapter exercises and commentary, many using real data, give practice for using the new statistics to analyze data, as well as for applying research judgment in realistic contexts. -Don’t fool yourself tips help students avoid common errors. -Red Flags highlight the meaning of "significance" and what p values actually mean. -Chapter outlines, defined key terms, sidebars of key points, and summarized take-home messages provide a study tool at exam time. -http://www.routledge.com/cw/cumming offers for students: ESCI downloads; data sets; key term flashcards; tips for using SPSS for analyzing data; and videos. For instructors it offers: tips for teaching the new statistics and Open Science; additional homework exercises; assessment items; answer keys for homework and assessment items; and downloadable text images; and PowerPoint lecture slides. Intended for introduction to statistics, data analysis, or quantitative methods courses in psychology, education, and other social and health sciences, researchers interested in understanding the new statistics will also appreciate this book. No familiarity with introductory statistics is assumed.

Author : David A. Freedman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781139477314

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Statistical Models by David A. Freedman Pdf

This lively and engaging book explains the things you have to know in order to read empirical papers in the social and health sciences, as well as the techniques you need to build statistical models of your own. The discussion in the book is organized around published studies, as are many of the exercises. Relevant journal articles are reprinted at the back of the book. Freedman makes a thorough appraisal of the statistical methods in these papers and in a variety of other examples. He illustrates the principles of modelling, and the pitfalls. The discussion shows you how to think about the critical issues - including the connection (or lack of it) between the statistical models and the real phenomena. The book is written for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in statistics, as well as students and professionals in the social and health sciences.

Author : Maine. Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statistics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105126548903

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Annual Report of the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statistics... by Maine. Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statistics Pdf