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The Career of a Research Statistician

From Consulting to Theoretical Development

Birkhäuser

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  • Highlights a prominent research statistician’s contributions to problems arising in industry applications
  • Aims to motivate up-and-coming statisticians to consider real-world applications of their research
  • Provides a more complete perspective on statistics, featuring unique insights and historical context on several of the author’s contributions to the field

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Introduction

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 1-10
  3. Tracking Processes with Change Points

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 11-31
  4. Foundation of Sampling Surveys

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 79-95
  5. Visibility in Random Fields

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 97-111
  6. Random Choice of Fractional Replications

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 133-148
  7. Sequential Search of an Optimal Dosage

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 149-158
  8. Contributions to Applied Probability

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 159-175
  9. Current Challenges in Statistics

    • Shelemyahu Zacks
    Pages 177-179
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 181-209

About this book

This monograph highlights the connection between the theoretical work done by research statisticians and the impact that work has on various industries. Drawing on decades of experience as an industry consultant, the author details how his contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of statistics as a whole. Aspiring statisticians and data scientists will be motivated to find practical applications for their knowledge, as they see how such work can yield breakthroughs in their field.

Each chapter highlights a consulting position the author held that resulted in a significant contribution to statistical theory. Topics covered include tracking processes with change points, estimating common parameters, crossing fields with absorption points, military operations research, sampling surveys, stochastic visibility in random fields, reliability analysis, applied probability, and more. Notable advancements within each of these topics are presented by analyzing the problems facing various industries, and how solving those problems contributed to the development of the field.

The Career of a Research Statistician is ideal for researchers, graduate students, or industry professionals working in statistics. It will be particularly useful for up-and-coming statisticians interested in the promising connection between academia and industry.

Authors and Affiliations

  • McLean, USA

    Shelemyahu Zacks

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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