Probability and Statistics: A Didactic Introduction

With contributions by leaders in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of probability and statistics. Each of the chapters covers a major topic and offers an intuitive view of the subject matter, methodologies, concepts, terms, and related applications. The book is suitable for use for entry level courses in first year university studies of Science and Engineering, higher level courses, postgraduate university studies and for the research community.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 2: Probability
Chapter 3: Random Variables
Chapter 4: Sampling
Chapter 5: Point Estimation and Statistical Intervals
Chapter 6: Tests of Hypotheses
Chapter 7: Analysis of Variance
Chapter 8: Factor Analysis
Chapter 9: Discriminant Analysis
Chapter 10: Multiple Regression Analysis