Advances in Distribution Theory, Order Statistics, and Inference (Statistics for Industry and Technology)

Advances in Distribution Theory, Order Statistics, and Inference (Statistics for Industry and Technology)

by N.Balakrishnan (Editor), EnriqueCastillo (Editor), JoseMariaSarabia (Editor)

Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to honor the fundamental contributions to many different areas of statistics made by Barry Arnold. Distinguished and active researchers highlight some of the recent developments in statistical distribution theory, order statistics and their properties, as well as inferential methods associated with them. Applications to survival analysis, reliability, quality control, and environmental problems are emphasized.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Edition: 2006
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Published: 17 May 2006

ISBN 10: 0817643613
ISBN 13: 9780817643614

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This volume, which is written in the honour of Professor Barry C. Arnold, reflects his diverse interests and recognizes his important contributions to different areas of statistics (e.g., order statistics, distribution theory, Bayesian inference ... and characterization problems). ... This book marks the main advances in these areas of research containing theory, methods, applications and extensive bibliographies. All these elements recommend this work as a significant scientific contribution and an important instrument for researchers and graduate students in the areas of statistics and applied mathematics. (Lucian Maticiuc, Iasi Polytechnic Magazine, Vol. 21 (1/4), March/December, 2009)