This classic textbook is suitable for a first course in the theory of statistics for students with a background in calculus, multivariate calculus, and the elements of matrix ...

The Likelihood plays a key role in both introducing general notions of statistical theory, and in developing specific methods. This book introduces likelihood-based statistical ...

Over 1000 clear, concise definitions of statistical terms, with explanations. Also, formulas covering grouped and ungrouped data, finite populations, probability, other topics.

In many ways, estimation by an appropriate minimum distance method is one of the most natural ideas in statistics. However, there are many different ways of constructing an ...

This fully updated and revised third edition, presents a wide ranging, balanced account of the fundamental issues across the full spectrum of inference and decision-making ...