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Longitudinal Data Analysis

A Handbook of Modern Statistical Methods

Edited by Garrett Fitzmaurice, Marie Davidian, Geert Verbeke, Geert MolenberghsGarrett Fitzmaurice

Although many books currently available describe statistical models and methods for analyzing longitudinal data, they do not highlight connections between various research threads in the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-658-7 | Published August 14th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Multi-Resolution Methods for Modeling and Control of Dynamical Systems

By Puneet Singla, John L. JunkinsGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

Unifying the most important methodology in this field, Multi-Resolution Methods for Modeling and Control of Dynamical Systems explores existing approximation methods as well as develops...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-769-0 | Published August 13th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Constrained Clustering

Advances in Algorithms, Theory, and Applications

Edited by Sugato Basu, Ian Davidson, Kiri Wagstaff

Since the initial work on constrained clustering, there have been numerous advances in methods, applications, and our understanding of the theoretical properties of constraints and...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-996-0 | Published August 11th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Parallel Algorithms

By Henri Casanova, Arnaud Legrand, Yves Robert

Focusing on algorithms for distributed-memory parallel architectures, Parallel Algorithms presents a rigorous yet accessible treatment of theoretical models of parallel computation, parallel algorithm design for...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-945-8 | Published July 17th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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R Programming for Bioinformatics

By Robert Gentleman

 From the co-developer of R and lead founder of the Bioconductor Project

Thanks to its data handling and modeling capabilities and its...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6367-7 | Published July 14th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Polya Urn Models

By Hosam Mahmoud

Incorporating a collection of recent results, Pólya Urn Models deals with discrete probability through the modern and evolving urn theory and its numerous applications....

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5983-0 | Published June 30th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Hidden Markov Models in Bioinformatics

By Martin Gollery

Demonstrating that many useful resources, such as databases, can benefit most bioinformatics projects, the Handbook of Hidden Markov Models in Bioinformatics focuses on how to...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-684-6 | Published June 12th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks

By G.R. Dattatreya

Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks develops simple models and analytical methods from first principles to evaluate performance metrics of various configurations of computer...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-986-1 | Published June 9th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Machine Learning and Bioinformatics

By Sushmita Mitra, Sujay Datta, Theodore Perkins, George Michailidis

Lucidly Integrates Current Activities

Focusing on both fundamentals and recent advances, Introduction to Machine Learning and Bioinformatics presents an informative and accessible account of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-682-2 | Published June 5th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Analysis of Multivariate Social Science Data, Second Edition

By David J. Bartholomew, Fiona Steele, Jane Galbraith

Drawing on the authors’ varied experiences working and teaching in the field, Analysis of Multivariate Social Science Data, Second Editionenables a basic understanding of how...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-960-1 | Published June 4th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Credit Risk

Models, Derivatives, and Management

Edited by Niklas Wagner

Featuring contributions from leading international academics and practitioners, Credit Risk: Models, Derivatives, and Management illustrates how a risk management system can be implemented through an...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-994-6 | Published May 28th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Numerical Linear Approximation in C

By Nabih Abdelmalek, William A. MalekFrederic Magoules

Illustrating the relevance of linear approximation in a variety of fields, Numerical Linear Approximation in C presents a unique collection of linear approximation algorithms that...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-978-6 | Published May 19th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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An Introduction to Generalized Linear Models, Third Edition

By Annette J. Dobson, Adrian BarnettJim ZidekBradley. P. CarlinMartin A. TannerJulian J. Faraway

Continuing to emphasize numerical and graphical methods, An Introduction to Generalized Linear Models, Third Edition provides a cohesive framework for statistical modeling. This new edition...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-950-2 | Published May 12th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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DNA Methylation Microarrays

Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis

By Sun-Chong Wang, Art PetronisByron JonesBruce W. TurnbullJen-pei LiuShein-Chung ChowKarl E. Peace

Providing an interface between dry-bench bioinformaticians and wet-lab biologists, DNA Methylation Microarrays: Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis presents the statistical methods and tools to analyze...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6727-9 | Published April 24th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Understanding Risk

The Theory and Practice of Financial Risk Management

By David Murphy

Sound risk management often involves a combination of both mathematical and practical aspects. Taking this into account, Understanding Risk: The Theory and Practice of Financial...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-893-2 | Published April 23rd 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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A Primer on Linear Models

By John F. Monahan

A Primer on Linear Models presents a unified, thorough, and rigorous development of the theory behind the statistical methodology of regression and analysis of...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6201-4 | Published March 31st 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Mixed Boundary Value Problems

By Dean G. Duffy

Methods for Solving Mixed Boundary Value Problems

An up-to-date treatment of the subject, Mixed Boundary Value Problems focuses on boundary value problems when the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-579-5 | Published March 26th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Medical Biostatistics, Second Edition

By Abhaya Indrayan

Emphasizing statistical concepts used in medicine, the interpretation of methods, and applications, Medical Biostatistics, Second Edition shows how biostatistical methods are important tools in managing...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-887-1 | Published March 10th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Probability with R

By Kenneth P. Baclawski

Based on a popular course taught by the late Gian-Carlo Rota of MIT, with many new topics covered as well, Introduction to Probability with R...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6521-3 | Published January 24th 2008 by Chapman and Hall.

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Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology

Theory, Models, and Simulation

By Horst Malchow, Sergei V. Petrovskii, Ezio VenturinoJonathan L. GrossSuzanne LenhartPhilip K. MainiAlison M. EtheridgeEberhard O. VoitShoba RanganathanHershel Safer

Although the spatial dimension of ecosystem dynamics is now widely recognized, the specific mechanisms behind species patterning in space are still poorly understood and the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-674-7 | Published December 26th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Petascale Computing

Algorithms and Applications

Edited by David A. Bader

Although the highly anticipated petascale computers of the near future will perform at an order of magnitude faster than today’s quickest supercomputer, the scaling up...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-909-0 | Published December 22nd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computational Statistics Handbook with MATLAB, Second Edition

By Wendy L. Martinez, Angel R. MartinezDavid MadiganFionn MurtaghPadhraic Smyth

As with the bestselling first edition, Computational Statistics Handbook with MATLAB®, Second Edition covers some of the most commonly used contemporary techniques in computational statistics....

ISBN: 978-1-58488-566-5 | Published December 20th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Parallel Computing

Models, Algorithms and Applications

Edited by Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, John ReifSartaj Sahni

The ability of parallel computing to process large data sets and handle time-consuming operations has resulted in unprecedented advances in biological and scientific computing, modeling,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-623-5 | Published December 20th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computational Methods in Biomedical Research

Edited by Ravindra Khattree, Dayanand NaikShein-Chung Chow

Continuing advances in biomedical research and statistical methods call for a constant stream of updated, cohesive accounts of new developments so that the methodologies can...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-577-1 | Published December 12th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Applied to Finance, Second Edition

By Damien Lamerton, Bernard Lapeyre

Since the publication of the first edition of this book, the area of mathematical finance has grown rapidly, with financial analysts using more sophisticated mathematical...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-626-6 | Published November 30th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Parallel Iterative Algorithms

From Sequential to Grid Computing

By Jacques Mohcine Bahi, Sylvain Contassot-Vivier, Raphael CouturierFrederic MagoulesChoi-Hong Lai

Focusing on grid computing and asynchronism, Parallel Iterative Algorithms explores the theoretical and practical aspects of parallel numerical algorithms. Each chapter contains a theoretical discussion...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-808-6 | Published November 28th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Time Series Analysis

By Henrik Madsen

With a focus on analyzing and modeling linear dynamic systems using statistical methods, Time Series Analysis formulates various linear models, discusses their theoretical characteristics, and...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5967-0 | Published November 28th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Bayesian Methods

A Social and Behavioral Sciences Approach, Second Edition

By Jeff Gill

The first edition of Bayesian Methods: A Social and Behavioral Sciences Approach helped pave the way for Bayesian approaches to become more prominent in social...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-562-7 | Published November 26th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials

By Thomas D. Cook, David L. DeMetsJim ZidekBradley. P. CarlinMartin A. TannerJulian J. Faraway

Clinical trials have become essential research tools for evaluating the benefits and risks of new interventions for the treatment and prevention of diseases, from cardiovascular...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-027-1 | Published November 19th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistical Computing with R

By Maria L. Rizzo

Computational statistics and statistical computing are two areas that employ computational, graphical, and numerical approaches to solve statistical problems, making the versatile R language an...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-545-0 | Published November 15th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTS

Volume II Frontiers: Three Dimensional Elliptic and Maxwell Problems with Applications

By Leszek Demkowicz, Jason Kurtz, David Pardo, Maciek Paszenski, Waldemar Rachowicz, Adam ZdunekGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

With a focus on 1D and 2D problems, the first volume of Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTS prepared readers for the concepts and logic governing...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-672-3 | Published November 2nd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Engineering BGM

By Alan Brace

Also known as the Libor market model, the Brace-Gatarek-Musiela (BGM) model is becoming an industry standard for pricing interest rate derivatives. Written by one of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-968-7 | Published November 1st 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computational Methods of Feature Selection

Edited by Huan Liu, Hiroshi MotodaVipin Kumar

Due to increasing demands for dimensionality reduction, research on feature selection has deeply and widely expanded into many fields, including computational statistics, pattern recognition, machine...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-878-9 | Published October 29th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Sampling Techniques for Forest Inventories

By Daniel Mandallaz

Sound forest management planning requires cost-efficient approaches to optimally utilize given resources. Emphasizing the mathematical and statistical features of forest sampling to assess classical dendrometrical...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-976-2 | Published October 26th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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High Performance Computing in Remote Sensing

Edited by Antonio J. Plaza, Chein-I ChangSartaj Sahni

Solutions for Time-Critical Remote Sensing Applications

The recent use of latest-generation sensors in airborne and satellite platforms is producing a nearly continual stream of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-662-4 | Published October 18th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Numerical Methods for Finance

Edited by John Miller, David Edelman, John ApplebyM.A.H. DempsterDilip B. MadanRama Cont

Featuring international contributors from both industry and academia, Numerical Methods for Finance explores new and relevant numerical methods for the solution of practical problems in...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-925-0 | Published September 21st 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Mathematics of Quantum Computation and Quantum Technology

Edited by Goong Chen, Louis Kauffman, Samuel J. LomonacoGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

Research and development in the pioneering field of quantum computing involve just about every facet of science and engineering, including the significant areas of mathematics...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-899-4 | Published September 19th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Semisupervised Learning for Computational Linguistics

By Steven Abney

The rapid advancement in the theoretical understanding of statistical and machine learning methods for semisupervised learning has made it difficult for nonspecialists to keep up...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-559-7 | Published September 17th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Modern Cryptography

Principles and Protocols

By Jonathan Katz, Yehuda LindellDouglas R. Stinson

Cryptography plays a key role in ensuring the privacy and integrity of data and the security of computer networks. Introduction to Modern Cryptography provides a...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-551-1 | Published August 31st 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistical Test Theory for the Behavioral Sciences

By Dato N. M. de Gruijter, Leo J. Th. van der KampAndrew GelmanSophia Rabe-HeskethAnders SkrondalJ. Scott Long

Since the development of the first intelligence test in the early 20th century, educational and psychological tests have become important measurement techniques to quantify human...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-958-8 | Published August 31st 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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A Practical Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms using Java

By Sally A. Goldman, Kenneth J. GoldmanSamir Khuller

Although traditional texts present isolated algorithms and data structures, they do not provide a unifying structure and offer little guidance on how to appropriately select...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-455-2 | Published August 23rd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Sample Size Calculations in Clinical Research, Second Edition

By Shein-Chung Chow, Jun Shao, Hansheng WangShein-Chung Chow

Focusing on an integral part of pharmaceutical development, Sample Size Calculations in Clinical Research, Second Edition presents statistical procedures for performing sample size calculations during...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-982-3 | Published August 22nd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Bioinformatics

A Practical Approach

Edited by Shui Qing Ye

An emerging, ever-evolving branch of science, bioinformatics has paved the way for the explosive growth in the distribution of biological information to a variety of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-810-9 | Published August 20th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Quantum Control and Dynamics

By Domenico D'Alessandro

The introduction of control theory in quantum mechanics has created a rich, new interdisciplinary scientific field, which is producing novel insight into important theoretical questions...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-884-0 | Published August 3rd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Elementary Bayesian Biostatistics

By Lemuel A. Moy¿

Bayesian analyses have made important inroads in modern clinical research due, in part, to the incorporation of the traditional tools of noninformative priors as well...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-724-9 | Published July 27th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Real-Time and Embedded Systems

Edited by Insup Lee, Joseph Y-T. Leung, Sang H. SonSartaj Sahni

Real-time and embedded systems are essential to our lives, from controlling car engines and regulating traffic lights to monitoring plane takeoffs and landings to providing...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-678-5 | Published July 23rd 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computational Pharmacokinetics

By Anders Kallen

Being that pharmacokinetics (PK) is the study of how the body handles various substances, it is not surprising that PK plays an important role in...

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6065-2 | Published July 19th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Pattern Discovery in Bioinformatics

Theory & Algorithms

By

The computational methods of bioinformatics are being used more and more to process the large volume of current biological data. Promoting an understanding of the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-549-8 | Published July 4th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Adaptive Design Theory and Implementation Using SAS and R

By Mark Chang

Adaptive design has become an important tool in modern pharmaceutical research and development. Compared to a classic trial design with static features, an adaptive design...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-962-5 | Published June 27th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Dynamic System Modeling

Edited by Paul A. Fishwick

The topic of dynamic models tends to be splintered across various disciplines, making it difficult to uniformly study the subject. Moreover, the models have a...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-565-8 | Published June 1st 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistical Design and Analysis of Stability Studies

By Shein-Chung Chow

The US Food and Drug Administration's Report to the Nation in 2004 and 2005 indicated that one of the top reasons for drug recall was...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-905-2 | Published May 30th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Understanding Complex Datasets

Data Mining with Matrix Decompositions

By David Skillicorn

Making obscure knowledge about matrix decompositions widely available, Understanding Complex Datasets: Data Mining with Matrix Decompositions discusses the most common matrix decompositions and shows how...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-832-1 | Published May 17th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Stochastic Relations

Foundations for Markov Transition Systems

By Ernst-Erich Doberkat

Collecting information previously scattered throughout the vast literature, including the author’s own research, Stochastic Relations: Foundations for Markov Transition Systems develops the theory of stochastic...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-941-0 | Published May 17th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Approximation Algorithms and Metaheuristics

Edited by Teofilo F. Gonzalez

Delineating the tremendous growth in this area, the Handbook of Approximation Algorithms and Metaheuristics covers fundamental, theoretical topics as well as advanced, practical applications. It...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-550-4 | Published May 15th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management

Modern Techniques and Applications

By Edward E. Qian, Ronald H. Hua, Eric H. SorensenM.A.H. DempsterDilip B. MadanRama Cont

Quantitative equity portfolio management combines theories and advanced techniques from several disciplines, including financial economics, accounting, mathematics, and operational research. While many texts are devoted...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-558-0 | Published May 11th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Portfolio Optimization and Performance Analysis

By Jean-Luc Prigent

In answer to the intense development of new financial products and the increasing complexity of portfolio management theory, Portfolio Optimization and Performance Analysis offers a...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-578-8 | Published May 7th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Optimal Control Applied to Biological Models

By Suzanne Lenhart, John T. Workman

From economics and business to the biological sciences to physics and engineering, professionals successfully use the powerful mathematical tool of optimal control to make management...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-640-2 | Published May 7th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Stochastic Partial Differential Equations

By Pao-Liu Chow

As a relatively new area in mathematics, stochastic partial differential equations (PDEs) are still at a tender age and have not yet received much attention...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-443-9 | Published March 19th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods, Fourth Edition

By Peter Sprent, Nigel C. SmeetonChris ChatfieldBradley. P. CarlinMartin A. TannerJames V. Zidek

While preserving the clear, accessible style of previous editions, Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods, Fourth Edition reflects the latest developments in computer-intensive methods that deal with...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-701-0 | Published March 6th 2007 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Regression and Modeling

Applications for the Clinical and Pharmaceutical Industries

By Daryl S. Paulson

Carefully designed for use by clinical and pharmaceutical researchers and scientists, Handbook of Regression Analysis and Modeling explores statistical methods that have been adapted into...

ISBN: 978-1-57444-610-4 | Published December 19th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Niche Modeling

Predictions from Statistical Distributions

By David Stockwell

Using theory, applications, and examples of inferences, Niche Modeling: Predictions from Statistical Distributions demonstrates how to conduct and evaluate niche modeling projects in any area...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-494-1 | Published December 15th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Bioinformatics

By Anna Tramontano

Guiding readers from the elucidation and analysis of a genomic sequence to the prediction of a protein structure and the identification of the molecular function,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-569-6 | Published December 6th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Distributed Systems

An Algorithmic Approach

By Sukumar Ghosh

Most applications in distributed computing center around a set of common subproblems. Distributed Systems: An Algorithmic Approach presents the algorithmic issues and necessary background theory...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-564-1 | Published November 22nd 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Adaptive Design Methods in Clinical Trials

By Shein-Chung Chow, Mark Chang

Although adaptive design methods are flexible and useful in clinical research, little or no regulatory guidelines are available. One of the first books on the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-776-8 | Published November 16th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to non-Kerr Law Optical Solitons

By Anjan Biswas, Swapan KonarGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

Despite remarkable developments in the field, a detailed treatment of non-Kerr law media has not been published. Introduction to non-Kerr Law Optical Solitons is the...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-638-9 | Published November 10th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Exact Solutions and Invariant Subspaces of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations in Mechanics and Physics

By Victor A. Galaktionov, Sergey R. SvirshchevskiiGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

Exact Solutions and Invariant Subspaces of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations in Mechanics and Physics is the first book to provide a systematic construction of exact...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-663-1 | Published November 2nd 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTS

Volume 1 One and Two Dimensional Elliptic and Maxwell Problems

By Leszek Demkowicz

Offering the only existing finite element (FE) codes for Maxwell equations that support hp refinements on irregular meshes, Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTS: Volume 1....

ISBN: 978-1-58488-671-6 | Published October 25th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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CRC Standard Curves and Surfaces with Mathematica, Second Edition

By David H. von Seggern

Since the publication of the first edition, Mathematica® has matured considerably and the computing power of desktop computers has increased greatly. This enables the presentation...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-599-3 | Published October 20th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Structured Credit Portfolio Analysis, Baskets and CDOs

By Christian Bluhm, Ludger OverbeckM.A.H. DempsterDilip B. MadanRama Cont

The financial industry is swamped by credit products whose economic performance is linked to the performance of some underlying portfolio of credit-risky instruments, like loans,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-647-1 | Published September 29th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Quantum Computing Devices

Principles, Designs, and Analysis

By Goong Chen, David A. Church, Berthold-Georg Englert, Carsten Henkel, Bernd Rohwedder, Marlan O. Scully, M. Suhail Zubairy

One of the first books to thoroughly examine the subject, Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis covers the essential components in the design of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-681-5 | Published September 18th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Randomization, Bootstrap and Monte Carlo Methods in Biology, 3rd Edition

By Bryan F.J. Manly

Modern computer-intensive statistical methods play a key role in solving many problems across a wide range of scientific disciplines. This new edition of the bestselling...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-541-2 | Published August 15th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Adversarial Reasoning

Computational Approaches to Reading the Opponent’s Mind

Edited by Alexander Kott, William M. McEneaney

The rising tide of threats, from financial cybercrime to asymmetric military conflicts, demands greater sophistication in tools and techniques of law enforcement, commercial and domestic...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-588-7 | Published July 20th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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An Introduction to Systems Biology

Design Principles of Biological Circuits

By Uri Alon

Thorough and accessible, this book presents the design principles of biological systems, and highlights the recurring circuit elements that make up biological networks. It provides...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-642-6 | Published July 7th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials, Second Edition

By John N.S. Matthews

Evidence from randomized controlled clinical trials is widely accepted as the only sound basis for assessing the efficacy of new medical treatments. Statistical methods play...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-624-2 | Published June 26th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Related Methods

Edited by Michael Greenacre, Jorg BlasiusAndrew GelmanSophia Rabe-HeskethAnders SkrondalJ. Scott Long

As a generalization of simple correspondence analysis, multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) is a powerful technique for handling larger, more complex datasets, including the high-dimensional categorical...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-628-0 | Published June 23rd 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Fundamentals of Natural Computing

Basic Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications

By Leandro Nunes de Castro

Natural computing brings together nature and computing to develop new computational tools for problem solving; to synthesize natural patterns and behaviors in computers; and to...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-643-3 | Published June 2nd 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computational Biology

A Statistical Mechanics Perspective

By Ralf Blossey

Quantitative methods have a particular knack for improving any field they touch. For biology, computational techniques have led to enormous strides in our understanding of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-556-6 | Published May 25th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Second Edition

By Gregory F. Lawler

Emphasizing fundamental mathematical ideas rather than proofs, Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Second Edition provides quick access to important foundations of probability theory applicable to problems...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-651-8 | Published May 16th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Markov Chain Monte Carlo

Stochastic Simulation for Bayesian Inference, Second Edition

By Dani Gamerman, Hedibert F. LopesChris ChatfieldJim ZidekBradley. P. CarlinMartin A. Tanner

While there have been few theoretical contributions on the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods in the past decade, current understanding and application of MCMC...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-587-0 | Published May 10th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Basic Statistics and Pharmaceutical Statistical Applications, Second Edition

By James E. De Muth

The first edition of Basic Statistics and Pharmaceutical Statistical Applications successfully provided a practical, easy-to-read, basic statistics book. This second edition not only updates the...

ISBN: 978-0-8493-3799-4 | Published May 10th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Stochastic Modelling for Systems Biology

By Darren J. Wilkinson

Although stochastic kinetic models are increasingly accepted as the best way to represent and simulate genetic and biochemical networks, most researchers in the field have...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-540-5 | Published April 18th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Generalized Additive Models

An Introduction with R

By Simon Wood

Now in widespread use, generalized additive models (GAMs) have evolved into a standard statistical methodology of considerable flexibility. While Hastie and Tibshirani's outstanding 1990 research...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-474-3 | Published February 27th 2006 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Computational Molecular Biology

Edited by Srinivas Aluru

The enormous complexity of biological systems at the molecular level must be answered with powerful computational methods. Computational biology is a young field, but has...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-406-4 | Published December 21st 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Extending the Linear Model with R

Generalized Linear, Mixed Effects and Nonparametric Regression Models

By Julian J. Faraway

Linear models are central to the practice of statistics and form the foundation of a vast range of statistical methodologies. Julian J. Faraway's critically acclaimed...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-424-8 | Published December 20th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Normal Mode Analysis

Theory and Applications to Biological and Chemical Systems

Edited by Qiang Cui, Ivet BaharLouis J. GrossSuzanne LenhartPhilip K. MainiAlison M. EtheridgeEberhard O. VoitShoba RanganathanHershel Safer

Rapid developments in experimental techniques continue to push back the limits in the resolution, size, and complexity of the chemical and biological systems that can...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-472-9 | Published December 12th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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American-Style Derivatives

Valuation and Computation

By Jerome Detemple

While the valuation of standard American option contracts has now achieved a fair degree of maturity, much work remains to be done regarding the new...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-567-2 | Published December 9th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Algorithms for Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing

Edited by Azzedine Boukerche

Most of the available literature in wireless networking and mobile computing concentrates on the physical aspect of the subject, such as spectrum management and cell...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-465-1 | Published November 28th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Introduction to Fuzzy Systems

By Guanrong Chen, Trung Tat PhamGoong ChenThomas J. Bridges

Introduction to Fuzzy Systems provides students with a self-contained introduction that requires no preliminary knowledge of fuzzy mathematics and fuzzy control systems theory. Simplified and...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-531-3 | Published November 16th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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DNA Microarrays and Related Genomics Techniques

Design, Analysis, and Interpretation of Experiments

Edited by David B. Allison, Grier P. Page, T. Mark Beasley, Jode W. EdwardsShein-Chung Chow

Considered highly exotic tools as recently as the late 1990s, microarrays are now ubiquitous in biological research. Traditional statistical approaches to design and analysis were...

ISBN: 978-0-8247-5461-7 | Published November 14th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Second Edition

By Martin Liebeck

A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Second Edition provides a robust bridge between high school and university mathematics, expanding upon basic topics in ways that...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-547-4 | Published November 2nd 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Design and Modeling for Computer Experiments

By Kai-Tai Fang, Runze Li, Agus SudjiantoDavid Madigan

Computer simulations based on mathematical models have become ubiquitous across the engineering disciplines and throughout the physical sciences. Successful use of a simulation model, however,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-546-7 | Published October 14th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Bioinspired Algorithms and Applications

Edited by Stephan Olariu, Albert Y. ZomayaSartaj Sahni

The mystique of biologically inspired (or bioinspired) paradigms is their ability to describe and solve complex relationships from intrinsically very simple initial conditions and with...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-475-0 | Published September 29th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Knowledge Discovery in Proteomics

By Igor Jurisica, Dennis WigleLouis J. GrossSuzanne LenhartPhilip K. MainiAlison M. EtheridgeEberhard O. VoitShoba RanganathanHershel Safer

Multi-modal representations, the lack of complete and consistent domain theories, rapid evolution of domain knowledge, high dimensionality, and large amounts of missing information - these...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-439-2 | Published September 2nd 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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R Graphics

By Paul Murrell

R is revolutionizing the world of statistical computing. Powerful, flexible, and best of all free, R is now the program of choice for tens of...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-486-6 | Published July 29th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Exactly Solvable Models of Biological Invasion

By Sergei V. Petrovskii, Bai-Lian LiLouis J. GrossSuzanne LenhartPhilip K. MainiAlison M. EtheridgeEberhard O. VoitShoba RanganathanHershel Safer

Much of our current knowledge on biological invasion was derived from field studies, but many recent advances relied heavily on mathematics and computing, particularly mathematical...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-521-4 | Published July 28th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Scalable and Secure Internet Services and Architecture

By Cheng-Zhong Xu

Scalable and Secure Internet Services and Architecture provides an in-depth analysis of many key scaling technologies. Topics include: server clusters and load balancing; QoS-aware resource...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-377-7 | Published June 10th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Speculative Execution in High Performance Computer Architectures

Edited by David Kaeli, Pen-Chung YewSartaj Sahni

Until now, there were few textbooks that focused on the dynamic subject of speculative execution, a topic that is crucial to the development of high...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-447-7 | Published May 26th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Correspondence Analysis and Data Coding with Java and R

By Fionn Murtagh

Developed by Jean-Paul Benzérci more than 30 years ago, correspondence analysis as a framework for analyzing data quickly found widespread popularity in Europe. The topicality...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-528-3 | Published May 26th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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The Ten Most Wanted Solutions in Protein Bioinformatics

By Anna Tramontano

Utilizing high speed computational methods to extrapolate to the rest of the protein universe, the knowledge accumulated on a subset of examples, protein bioinformatics seeks...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-491-0 | Published May 24th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Clustering for Data Mining

A Data Recovery Approach

By Boris Mirkin

Often considered more as an art than a science, the field of clustering has been dominated by learning through examples and by techniques chosen almost...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-534-4 | Published April 29th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Robust Libor Modelling and Pricing of Derivative Products

By John Schoenmakers

One of Riskbook.com's Best of 2005 - Top Ten Finance Books

The Libor market model remains one of the most popular and advanced tools for...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-441-5 | Published March 29th 2005 by Chapman and Hall.

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Distributed Sensor Networks

Edited by S. Sitharama Iyengar, Richard R. BrooksSartaj Sahni

The vision of researchers to create smart environments through the deployment of thousands of sensors, each with a short range wireless communications channel and capable...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-383-8 | Published December 29th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistical Methods for Spatial Data Analysis

By Oliver Schabenberger, Carol A. GotwayChris ChatfieldJim ZidekJim Lindsey

Understanding spatial statistics requires tools from applied and mathematical statistics, linear model theory, regression, time series, and stochastic processes. It also requires a mindset that...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-322-7 | Published December 20th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Epidemiology

Study Design and Data Analysis, Second Edition

By Mark Woodward

Building an up-to-date understanding of the methodologies that can be used to shape public health policies, Epidemiology: Study Design and Data Analysis, Second Edition encompasses...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-415-6 | Published November 29th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

By Wendy L. Martinez, Angel R. MartinezDavid MadiganJohn LaffertyFionn MurtaghPadhraic Smyth

Exploratory data analysis (EDA) was conceived at a time when computers were not widely used, and thus computational ability was rather limited. As computational sophistication...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-366-1 | Published November 29th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Data Structures and Applications

Edited by Dinesh P. Mehta, Sartaj SahniSartaj Sahni

Although there are many advanced and specialized texts and handbooks on algorithms, until now there was no book that focused exclusively on the wide variety...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-435-4 | Published October 28th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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The Practical Handbook of Internet Computing

Edited by Munindar P. Singh

The Practical Handbook of Internet Computing analyzes a broad array of technologies and concerns related to the Internet, including corporate intranets. Fresh and insightful articles...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-381-4 | Published September 29th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with MATLAB

By Matthew P. Coleman

An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with MATLAB exposes the basic ideas critical to the study of PDEs-- characteristics, integral transforms, Green’s functions, and,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-373-9 | Published September 29th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Linear Models with R

By Julian J. Faraway

Books on regression and the analysis of variance abound-many are introductory, many are theoretical. While most of them do serve a purpose, the fact remains...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-425-5 | Published August 12th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Pattern Recognition Algorithms for Data Mining

By Sankar K. Pal, Pabitra Mitra

Pattern Recognition Algorithms for Data Mining addresses different pattern recognition (PR) tasks in a unified framework with both theoretical and experimental results. Tasks covered include...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-457-6 | Published May 27th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Geometric Sturmian Theory of Nonlinear Parabolic Equations and Applications

By Victor A. Galaktionov

Unlike the classical Sturm theorems on the zeros of solutions of second-order ODEs, Sturm's evolution zero set analysis for parabolic PDEs did not attract much...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-462-0 | Published May 24th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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OPTIMAL ESTIMATION of DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

By John L. Crassidis, John L. Junkins

Most newcomers to the field of linear stochastic estimation go through a difficult process in understanding and applying the theory.This book minimizes the process...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-391-3 | Published April 27th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Handbook of Scheduling

Algorithms, Models, and Performance Analysis

Edited by Joseph Y-T. Leung

Researchers in management, industrial engineering, operations, and computer science have intensely studied scheduling for more than 50 years, resulting in an astounding body of knowledge...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-397-5 | Published April 27th 2004 by Chapman and Hall.

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Financial Modelling with Jump Processes

By Rama Cont, Peter TankovM.A.H. DempsterDilip B. Madan

WINNER of a Riskbook.com Best of 2004 Book Award!

During the last decade, financial models based on jump processes have acquired increasing popularity in risk management...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-413-2 | Published December 30th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis, Fourth Edition

By Abdelmonem Afifi, Virginia A. Clark, Susanne MayChris ChatfieldJim Zidek

Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis, Fourth Edition enables researchers and students with limited mathematical backgrounds to understand the concepts underlying multivariate statistical analysis, perform analysis using statistical...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-308-1 | Published December 29th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Sets, Functions, and Logic

An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics, Third Edition

By Keith Devlin

Keith Devlin. You know him. You've read his columns in MAA Online, you've heard him on the radio, and you've seen his popular mathematics books....

ISBN: 978-1-58488-449-1 | Published November 24th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Computability Theory

By S. Barry Cooper

Computability theory originated with the seminal work of Gödel, Church, Turing, Kleene and Post in the 1930s. This theory includes a wide spectrum of topics,...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-237-4 | Published November 17th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Advances in Clinical Trial Biostatistics

Edited by Nancy L. Geller

From aspects of early trials to complex modeling problems, Advances in Clinical Trial Biostatistics summarizes current methodologies used in the design and analysis of clinical...

ISBN: 978-0-8247-9032-5 | Published October 21st 2003 by CRC Press.

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Computational Neuroscience

A Comprehensive Approach

Edited by Jianfeng Feng

How does the brain work? After a century of research, we still lack a coherent view of how neurons process signals and control our activities....

ISBN: 978-1-58488-362-3 | Published October 20th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Bayesian Artificial Intelligence

By Kevin B. Korb, Ann E. NicholsonDavid MadiganJohn LaffertyFionn MurtaghPadhraic Smyth

With Bayesian network technology very much on the up-swing in industry and government, there is an increasing need for an introductory book that jointly emphasizes...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-387-6 | Published September 25th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistical Tools for Environmental Quality Measurement

By Michael E. Ginevan, Douglas E. SplitstoneSteven P. Millard

When interpreting environmental data, scientists and engineers first must select the correct statistical tool to use for their analysis. By doing this they will be...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-157-5 | Published September 25th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Statistics for Epidemiology

By Nicholas P. Jewell

Statistical ideas have been integral to the development of epidemiology and continue to provide the tools needed to interpret epidemiological studies. Although epidemiologists do not...

ISBN: 978-1-58488-433-0 | Published August 26th 2003 by Chapman and Hall.

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Applied Statistical Designs for the Researcher

By Daryl S. Paulson

Showcasing a discussion of the experimental process and a review of basic statistics, this volume provides methodologies to identify general data distribution, skewness, and outliers....

ISBN: 978-0-8247-4085-6 | Published August 20th 2003 by CRC Press.

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