Practical statistics for astronomers

J.V. Wall, C.R. Jenkins

298 pages, parution le 03/11/2003

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Résumé

Astronomy, like any experimental subject, needs statistical methods to interpret data reliably. This practical handbook presents the most relevant statistical and probabilistic machinery for use in observational astronomy. Classical parametric and non-parametric methods are covered, but there is a strong emphasis on Bayesian solutions and the importance of probability in experimental inference.

Chapters cover basic probability, correlation analysis, hypothesis testing, Bayesian modelling, time series analysis, luminosity functions and clustering. The book avoids the technical language of statistics in favour of demonstrating astronomical relevance and applicability. It contains many worked examples, and problems that make use of databases that are available on the Web. It is suitable for self-study at advanced undergraduate or graduate level, as a reference for professional astronomers, and as a textbook basis for courses in statistical methods in astronomy.

Decision
Probability
Statistics and expectations
Correlation and association
Hypothesis testing
Data modelling: parameter-estimation
Detection and surveys
Sequential data - 1D statistics
Surface distribution - 2D statistics
Appendices
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	J.V. Wall, C.R. Jenkins
Parution	03/11/2003
Nb. de pages	298
Format	15 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	485g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521456166
ISBN13	978-0-521-45616-6