Applied Statistics Research Progress

by Mohammad Ahsanullah

Computers have taken a permanent place in almost every human endeavor in the last 20 years. This infiltration requires a learning process on the part of the people utilizing them and realizing where and how computers can be best used beyond the basic and obvious applications. Statistics is an example of their application in many diverse fields to reach conclusions and make projections never before possible. Beyond this, applied statistics is rapidly becoming not only an instrument, but an integral part of the advance of knowledge. There are many fields such as medicine, biology, weather prediction, military planning, and numerous others where the statistical studies are essential before the next step can be taken. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe.

139 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Dr. Mohammad Ahsanullah is a professor of statistics, Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ). He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and the Royal Statistical Society.