Elementary Decision Theory - Paperback

by Herman Chernoff (Author), Lincoln E. Moses (Author), Moses (Author)

Beginners will find this well-respected introduction to statistics and statistical theory a motivating introduction to important mathematical notions such as set, function, and convexity. Other topics include data processing, probability, and random variables, models, testing hypotheses, and much more. Clearly written, brief, well-indexed, and abundantly equipped with exercise material. 1959 edition.

Author Biography

Herman Chernoff is Professor Emeritus of Applied Mathematics at MIT and of Statistics at Harvard University. His research has focused on sample theory, optimal design of experiments, sequential analysis, and sequential design of experiments.Lincoln E. Moses (1921-2006), was Professor Emeritus of Health Research and Policy and of Statistics at Stanford University, where he spearheaded the development of biostatistics.