Scientific Inference: Learning from Data

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Dr Simon VaughanCambridge University Press, 9/19/2013EAN 9781107024823, ISBN10: 110702482XHardcover, 236 pages, 25.2 x 17.8 x 1.5 cmLanguage: EnglishProviding the knowledge and pra ctical experience to begin analysing scientific data, this book is ideal for physical sciences students wishing to improve their data handling skills. The book focuses on explaining and developing the practice and understanding of basic statistical analysis, concentrating on a few core ideas, such as the visual display of information, modelling using the likelihood function, and simulating random data. Key concepts are developed through a combination of graphical explanations, worked examples, example computer code and case studies using real data. Students will develop an understanding of the ideas behind statistical methods and gain experience in applying them in practice. Further resources are available at www.cambridge.org/9781107607590, including data files for the case studies so students can practise analysing data, and exercises to test students' understanding.1. Science and statistical data analysis2. Statistical summaries of data3. Simple statistical inferences4. Probability theory5. Random variables6. Estimation and maximum likelihood7. Significance tests and confidence intervals8. Monte Carlo methodsAppendixesReferencesIndex. Show more