Authors:J.E. Gentle, Wolfgang HSrdle, James E. Gentle, Wolfga
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: statistics, computational, handbook
Number of Pages: 900
Published: 2004-08-26
List price: $389.00
ISBN-10: 3540404643
ISBN-13: 9783540404644

The Handbook of Computational Statistics - Concepts and Methods ist divided into 4 parts. It begins with an overview of the field of Computational Statistics, how it emerged as a seperate discipline, how it developed along the development of hard- and software, including a discussion of current active research. The second part presents several topics in the supporting field of statistical computing. Emphasis is placed on the need for fast and accurate numerical algorithms, and it discusses some of the basic methodologies for transformation, data base handling and graphics treatment. The thir

Author: James E. Gentle
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: statistics, computing, computational
Number of Pages: 752
Published: 2009-08-07
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 0387981438
ISBN-13: 9780387981437

Computational inference has taken its place alongside asymptotic inference and exact techniques in the standard collection of statistical methods. Computational inference is based on an approach to statistical methods that uses modern computational power to simulate distributional properties of estimators and test statistics. This book describes computationally-intensive statistical methods in a unified presentation, emphasizing techniques, such as the PDF decomposition, that arise in a wide range of methods. The book assumes an intermediate background in mathematics, computing, and applied an

Author: James E. Gentle
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: statistics, computational, elements
Number of Pages: 440
Published: 2005-06-28
List price: $104.00
ISBN-10: 0387954899
ISBN-13: 9780387954899

Computationally intensive methods have become widely used both for statistical inference and for exploratory analyses of data. The methods of computational statistics involve resampling, partitioning, and multiple transformations of a dataset. They may also make use of randomly generated artificial data. Implementation of these methods often requires advanced techniques in numerical analysis, so there is a close connection between computational statistics and statistical computing. This book describes techniques used in computational statistics, and addresses some areas of application of compu

Author: James E. Gentle
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: methods, statistics, computing, carlo, monte, number, generation, random
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2004-09-14
List price: $104.00
ISBN-10: 0387001786
ISBN-13: 9780387001784

This book surveys techniques of random number generation and the use of random numbers in Monte Carlo simulation. The book covers basic principles, as well as newer methods such as parallel random number generation, nonlinear congruential generators, quasi Monte Carlo methods, and Markov chain Monte Carlo. The best methods for generating random variates from the standard distributions are presented, but also general techniques useful in more complicated models and in novel settings are described. The emphasis throughout the book is on practical methods that work well in current computing envir

Author: James E. Gentle
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: statistics, applications, algebra, linear, numerical
Number of Pages: 221
Published: 1998-08-13
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0387985425
ISBN-13: 9780387985428

Numerical linear algebra is one of the most important subjects in the field of statistical computing. Statistical methods in many areas of application require computations with vectors and matrices. This book describes accurate and efficient computer algorithms for factoring matrices, solving linear systems of equations, and extracting eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Although the book is not tied to any particular software system, it describes and gives examples of the use of modern computer software for numerical linear algebra. An understanding of numerical linear algebra requires basic knowle

Author: Robert Gentle
Publisher: Kogan Page
Keywords: yourself, market, consultant
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2002-03-15
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 074943693X
ISBN-13: 9780749436933

Most consultants waste their energy chasing new business instead of building a market profile, which would encourage new business to come to them.This book will teach consultants to solve that most pressing of problems, how to bring in new business through sound marketing and PR strategies. Expert advice in an approachable, punch format from experienced consultant Robert Gentle covers every conceivable issue including getting listed in national directories, getting into the media, lecturing, writing books and research reports, issuing a newsletter and advertising that works. Full of good ide

Author: Michael Gentle
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: information, technology, model, new, towards, success
Number of Pages: 182
Published: 2007-12-04
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0470724013
ISBN-13: 9780470724019

“Fifty years after the birth of corporate computing, IT today is still characterized by 50-70% project failure rates. Which is pretty scary when you come to think of it: either a goblin has cast a spell on a whole profession – or that profession is doing something fundamentally wrong”. IT Success! challenges the widespread assumption that an IT department is like a building contractor whose project managers, architects and engineers (all construction industry terms…) are supposed to deliver systems on schedule, within budget and to spec. Michael Gentle explains why this is not p