The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical TermsYadolah Dodge This is the new-in-paperback edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms, the much-awaited sixth edition of the acclaimed standard reference work in statistics, published on behalf of the International Statistical Institute. The first edition, known as the Dictionary of Statistical Terms, was edited in 1957 by the late Sir Maurice Kendall and the late Dr W.R. Buckland. As one of the first dictionaries of statistics it set high standards for the subject, and became a well-respected reference. This edition has been carefully updated and extended to include the most recent terminology and techniques in statistics. Significant revision and expansion from an international editorial board of senior statisticians has resulted in a comprehenisive reference text which includes 30% more material than previous editions. Ideal for all who use statistics in the workplace and in research including all scientists and social scientists, especially in law, politics, finance, business, and history, it is an indispensable reference. |
Contents
Section 1 | 1 |
Section 2 | 24 |
Section 3 | 55 |
Section 4 | 104 |
Section 5 | 126 |
Section 6 | 144 |
Section 7 | 159 |
Section 8 | 177 |
Section 15 | 291 |
Section 16 | 299 |
Section 17 | 326 |
Section 18 | 333 |
Section 19 | 357 |
Section 20 | 402 |
Section 21 | 418 |
Section 22 | 423 |
Section 9 | 192 |
Section 10 | 212 |
Section 11 | 215 |
Section 12 | 224 |
Section 13 | 247 |
Section 14 | 280 |
Section 23 | 427 |
Section 24 | 435 |
Section 25 | 437 |
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Common terms and phrases
alternative name analysis of variance approximation asymptotic beta distribution binomial distribution bivariate block design cluster coefficient components confidence intervals correlation covariance criterion cumulative curve defined denote density function dependent derived deviation distribution function distribution-free equal equation error example experimental design exponential expression finite Fisher frequency distribution given incomplete block independent index number inequality inverse known Latin square lattice least squares limit linear Markov chain mathematical matrix maximum likelihood mean square measure median method multivariate negative binomial distribution Neyman non-parametric normal distribution null hypothesis observations order statistics orthogonal parameter Pearson period Poisson distribution population probability density probability distribution problem procedure proportion proposed quartile R.A. Fisher random sample random variable rank ratio regression sense sequence sequential sometimes standard stochastic process symmetric term test A test test statistic theorem theory tion transformation treatments usually values variation vector zero