Mathematical statistics with applications
by Dennis D. Wackerly · first published 1996
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The authors present the theory of statistics in the context of practical problem solving and real world applications. This practical approach helps you discover the nature of statistics and comprehend its essential role in scientific research.--
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Another good book is "Mathematical statistics with applications" by Wackerly et al. It's focus is more on the application of the toolkit from probability, but about half the book focuses on the background of probability theory. What's great is that by the end of the…
on “Harvard Statistics 110: Introduction to Probability, on iTunes” ↗My grind was "Mathematical Statistics with Applications" by Wackerly et al. There are PDF versions if you Google for it. I can't say it was quick, easy or intuitive; but it works. I also liked "In all Likelihood" by Pawitan for a "likelihoodist" foundational…
on “Introduction to Modern Statistics” ↗…etc...? None that I've seen Oh - there are quite a few. Here's a small sample (no pun intended): - Probability and Statistical Inference by Hogg & Tanis (we used this in my stats course) - Modern Mathematical Statistics with Applications by Devore & Berk - Probability and Statistics by DeGroot & Schervish
on “Statistical Inference for Everyone” ↗