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A First Course in Order Statistics
Barry C. Arnold, N. Balakrishnan, and H. N. Nagaraja

Written in a simple style that requires no advanced mathematical or statistical background, A First Course in Order Statistics introduces the general theory of order statistics and their applications. The book covers topics such as distribution theory for order statistics from continuous and discrete populations, moment relations, bounds and approximations, order statistics in statistical inference and characterization results, and basic asymptotic theory. There is also a short introduction to record values and related statistics.

This classic text will aid readers in understanding much of the current literature on order statistics, a burgeoning field of study that is a requisite for any practicing statistician and an essential part of the training for students in statistics. The authors have updated the text with suggestions for further reading that readers may use for self-study.

This book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in statistics and mathematics, practicing statisticians, engineers, climatologists, economists, and biologists.

Barry C. Arnold is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Riverside.

N. Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

H. N. Nagaraja is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at The Ohio State University, Columbus

2008 / xxiv + 279 pages / Softcover / ISBN 978-0-898716-48-1
List Price $73.00 / SIAM Member Price $51.10 / Outreach price $36.50 / Order Code CL54

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