The Career of a Research Statistician - From Consulting to Theoretical Development (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This monograph highlights the connection between the theoretical work done by research statisticians and the impact that work has on various industries. Drawing on decades of experience as an industry consultant, the author details how his contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of statistics as a whole. Aspiring statisticians and data scientists will be motivated to find practical applications for their knowledge, as they see how such work can yield breakthroughs in their field. Each chapter highlights a consulting position the author held that resulted in a significant contribution to statistical theory. Topics covered include tracking processes with change points, estimating common parameters, crossing fields with absorption points, military operations research, sampling surveys, stochastic visibility in random fields, reliability analysis, applied probability, and more. Notable advancements within each of these topics are presented by analyzing the problems facing various industries, and how solving those problems contributed to the development of the field. The Career of a Research Statistician is ideal for researchers, graduate students, or industry professionals working in statistics. It will be particularly useful for up-and-coming statisticians interested in the promising connection between academia and industry.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Statistics for Industry, Technology, and Engineering
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Shelemyahu Zacks
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	209
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-039436-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics
LSN:	3-03-039436-0
Barcode:	9783030394363

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