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Probability and Statistics

Theory and Applications

Authors:

  1. Gunnar Blom

    1. Department of Mathematical Statistics, University of Lund and Lund Institute of Technology, Lund, Sweden

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction to Probability Theory

    • Gunnar Blom
    Pages 1-4
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  3. Elements of Probability Theory

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    Pages 5-39
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  4. One-Dimensional Random Variables

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    Pages 40-64
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  5. Multidimensional Random Variables

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    Pages 65-79
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  6. Functions of Random Variables

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    Pages 80-95
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  7. Expectations

    • Gunnar Blom
    Pages 96-115
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  8. More About Expectations

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    Pages 116-130
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  9. The Normal Distribution

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    Pages 131-146
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  10. The Binomial and Related Distributions

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    Pages 147-166
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  11. Introduction to Statistical Theory

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    Pages 167-178
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  12. Descriptive Statistics

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    Pages 179-190
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  13. Point Estimation

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    Pages 191-222
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  14. Interval Estimation

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    Pages 223-252
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  15. Testing Hypotheses

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    Pages 253-279
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  16. Linear Regression

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    Pages 280-292
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  17. Planning Statistical Investigations

    • Gunnar Blom
    Pages 293-306
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  18. Back Matter

    Pages 307-356
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About this book

This is a somewhat extended and modified translation of the third edition of the text, first published in 1969. The Swedish edition has been used for many years at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, and at the School of Engineering at Link6ping University. It is also used in elementary courses for students of mathematics and science. The book is not intended for students interested only in theory, nor is it suited for those seeking only statistical recipes. Indeed, it is designed to be intermediate between these extremes. I have given much thought to the question of dividing the space, in an appropriate way, between mathematical arguments and practical applications. Mathematical niceties have been left aside entirely, and many results are obtained by analogy. The students I have in mind should have three ingredients in their course: elementary probability theory with applications, statistical theory with applications, and something about the planning of practical investiga­ tions. When pouring these three ingredients into the soup, I have tried to draw upon my experience as a university teacher and on my earlier years as an industrial statistician. The programme may sound bold, and the reader should not expect too much from this book. Today, probability, statistics and the planning of investigations cover vast areas and, in 356 pages, only the most basic problems can be discussed. If the reader gains a good understanding of probabilistic and statistical reasoning, the main purpose of the book has been fulfilled.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mathematical Statistics, University of Lund and Lund Institute of Technology, Lund, Sweden

    Gunnar Blom

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Probability and Statistics

  • Book Subtitle: Theory and Applications

  • Authors: Gunnar Blom

  • Series Title: Springer Texts in Statistics

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3566-8

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1989

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-8158-0Published: 27 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-3566-8Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1431-875X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2197-4136

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 356

  • Additional Information: Original Swedish edition publishes by Häftad. Studentlitteratur AB

  • Topics: Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes, Statistics, general

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