Practical Statistics for Astronomers

Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers

by J.V. Wall, C.R. Jenkins

Presenting the most relevant statistical and probabilistic technology in observational astronomy, this practical handbook covers classical parametric and non-parametric methods. There is also, however, a strong emphasis on Bayesian solutions and the importance of probability in experimental inference. The book contains many solved examples, and includes over fifty problems, with solutions available on the web via

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Astronomy, Science

294 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2003

Reviews

[Folkert Wierda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somehow this book seems to make things harder than they need to be. Statistics for astronomy is a tool for answering questions. But the authors fail to clarify - in a clear and concise way - what questions are to be answered when presenting the different approaches, methods and techniques. Then they present examples, but these are insufficiently detailed presented to serve as a clarification of the method discussed. So: next attempt: Feigelson & Babu: Modern Statistical Methods for Astronomy.