Pocket Dictionary of Statistics
Title | Pocket Dictionary of Statistics PDF eBook |
Author | Hardeo Sahai |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill/Irwin |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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A single, thorough source of definitions for thousands of statistical terms, illustrated with graphs, charts, tables, and equations. The Pocket Dictionary includes terms used in various fields related to statistics including mathematics, probability, economics, business, decision analysis, demography, epidemiology, bio-statistics, engineering, public health, quality control and many others.
“A” Dictionary of Statistics
Title | “A” Dictionary of Statistics PDF eBook |
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Release | 2003 |
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ISBN | 9780192801005 |
The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics
Title | The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics PDF eBook |
Author | B. S. Everitt |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-08-17 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 9780521690270 |
If you use statistics and need easy access to simple, reliable definitions and explanations of modern statistical concepts, then look no further than this dictionary. Over 3600 terms are defined, covering medical, survey, theoretical, and applied statistics, including computational aspects. Entries are provided for standard and specialized statistical software. In addition, short biographies of over 100 important statisticians are given. Definitions provide enough mathematical detail to clarify concepts and give standard formulae when these are helpful. The majority of definitions then give a reference to a book or article where the user can seek further or more specialized information, and many are accompanied by graphical material to aid understanding.
The SAGE Dictionary of Statistics
Title | The SAGE Dictionary of Statistics PDF eBook |
Author | Duncan Cramer |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 2004-06-09 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9780761941385 |
The SAGE Dictionary of Statistics provides students and researchers with an accessible and definitive resource to use when studying statistics in the social sciences, reading research reports and undertaking data analysis.
A Dictionary of Statistics 3e
Title | A Dictionary of Statistics 3e PDF eBook |
Author | Graham Upton |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 497 |
Release | 2014-03 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 0199679185 |
This wide-ranging dictionary covers over 2,300 statistical terms in accessible, jargon-free language. All existing entries and web links have been revised and updated to ensure that the content is as relevant as possible. An indispensable reference work for any students or professionals who come into contact with statistics at work or university.
The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms PDF eBook |
Author | Yadolah Dodge |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 516 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780199206131 |
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.
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Title | A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue PDF eBook |
Author | Captain Francis Grose |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 177 |
Release | 2020-04-07 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 1797203436 |
A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. • Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. • An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on. • A funny book for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture • Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli