Applied Statistics - Principles and Examples - 9780412165702

CRC Press

This book outlines some of the general ideas involved in applying statistical methods. It discusses some special problems, to illustrate both the general principles and important specific techniques of analysis. The book is intended for students interested in statistical methods. > This book outlines some of the general ideas involved in applying statistical methods. It discusses some special problems, to illustrate both the general principles and important specific techniques of analysis. The book is intended for students interested in statistical methods. > Part I: Principles 1. Nature and objectives of statistical analysis 2. Some general concepts 3. Some strategical aspects 4. Some types of statistical procedure Part II: Examples 5. Admissions to intensive care unit 6. Intervals between adjacent births 7. Statistical aspects of literary style 8. Temperature distribution in a chemical reactor 9. A 'before and after' study of blood pressure 10. Comparison of industrial process