Introduction to the Theory of Statistics  (English, Paperback, Mood Alexander)

The purpose of the third edition of this book is to give a sound and self-contained (in the sense that the necessary probability theory is included) Introduction to classical or mainstream statistical theory.

Salient Features

• The book is designed to be used in either the quarter system or the semester system. In a quarter system, Chaps. I through V could be covered in the first quarter, Chaps. VI through Part of VIII the second quarter, and the rest of the book the third quarter. In a semester system, Chaps. I through VI could be covered the first semester and the remaining chapters the second semester.
• Several sections or subsections can be omitted without disrupting the continuity of presentation.
• The many problems are intended to be essential for learning the material in the book. Some of the more difficult problems have been starred.