This book began many years ago as course notes for students at the University of Bath, and later at the University of Kent. Students used draft versions of the chapters, which were consequently revised. Second and third year students, as well as those taking MSc courses have used selections of the chapters. In particular, Chapters I to 7 (only) have been the basis of a very successful second-year course, the more difficult sections being omitted. The aims of this particular course were: - (a) to cover some interesting and useful applications of statistics with an emphasis on applications, but...
This book began many years ago as course notes for students at the University of Bath, and later at the University of Kent. Students used draft versio...