Handbook of Statistics 9: Computational Statistics

by C. Radhakrishna Rao

Hardbound. The chapters in this volume, written by specialists in computer science and statistics, illustrate the trend in modern statistics of basic methodology supported by the state-of-the-art computational and graphical facilities, and their applications to diverse fields of human endeavour. Specifically, the Handbook is designed to serve as a practical guide to consulting statisticians; to provide research workers with an overview of current developments in computing and indicate their possible use in statistical work; to bring the latest developments in certain areas of computing and demands for the future to the attention of computer scientists; and to promote an interface between statisticians and computer scientists for the benefit of both. This work is a valuable guide to computer scientists, statistical consultants, computer programmers and research workers in all fields involved in data analysis.

1045 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993