| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 277 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers ; 3 |
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Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers ; 3.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Notation; 1 Decision; 2 Probability; 3 Statistics and expectations; 4 Correlation and association; 5 Hypothesis testing; 6 Data modelling; parameter estimation; 7 Detection and surveys; 8 Sequential data -- 1D statistics; 9 Surface distribution -- 2D statistics; Appendix 1 The literature; Appendix 2 Statistical tables; References; Index |
| Summary |
"Astronomy, like any experimental subject, needs statistical methods to interpret data reliably. This practical handbook presents the most relevant statistical and probabilistic machinery for use in observational astronomy. Classical parametric and non-parametric methods are covered, but there is a strong emphasis on Bayesian solutions and the importance of probability in experimental inference. The book avoids the technical language of statistics in favour of demonstrating astronomical relevance and applicability. It contains many worked examples, and problems that make use of databases that are available on the Web. It is suitable for self-study at advanced undergraduate or graduate level, as a reference for professional astronomers, and as a textbook basis for courses in statistical methods in astronomy."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-270) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Statistical astronomy.
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Statistical astronomy
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Sterrenkunde.
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Statistiek.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jenkins, C. R., 1955-
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| ISBN |
9780511338120 |
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0511338120 |
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9780511336324 |
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0511336322 |
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1107157161 |
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9781107157163 |
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1281112771 |
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9781281112774 |
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9786611112776 |
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6611112774 |
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0511337566 |
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9780511337567 |
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0511336977 |
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9780511336973 |
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0511536615 |
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9780511536618 |
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