Exercises in statistical reasoning /

"Exercises in Statistical Reasoning is a collection of exercises designed to strengthen creative problem-solving skills. The exercises are designed to encourage readers to understand the key points of a problem while seeking knowledge, rather than separating out these two activities. To complete the...

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Main Author:	Schwob, Michael R. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A. : CRC Press, [2025]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Texts in statistical science.
Subjects:	Mathematical statistics > Problems, exercises, etc. Mathematical statistics. Problems and exercises.
Summary:	"Exercises in Statistical Reasoning is a collection of exercises designed to strengthen creative problem-solving skills. The exercises are designed to encourage readers to understand the key points of a problem while seeking knowledge, rather than separating out these two activities. To complete the exercises, readers may need to reference the literature, which is how research-based knowledge is often acquired. Features of the Exercises: The exercises are self-contained, though several build upon concepts from previous problems. Each exercise opens with a brief introduction that emphasizes the relevance of the content. Then, the problem statement is presented as a series of intermediate questions. For each exercise, we suggest one possible solution, though many may exist. Following each solution, we discuss the historical background of the content and points of interest. For many exercises, a brief demonstration is provided that illustrates relevant concepts"--