Statistical Methods in Practice : For Scientists and Technologists

This is a practical book on how to apply statistical methodssuccessfully. The Authors have deliberately kept formulae to aminimum to enable the reader to concentrate on how to use themethods and to understand what the methods are for. Each method isintroduced and used in a real situation from industry or research. Each chapter features situations based on the authors?experience and looks at statistical methods for analysing data and,where appropriate, discusses the assumptions of these methods. Key features: Provides a practical hands-on manual for workplaceapplications. Introduces a broad range of statistical methods from confidenceintervals to trend analysis. Combines realistic case studies and examples with a practicalapproach to statistical analysis. Features examples drawn from a wide range of industriesincluding chemicals, petrochemicals, nuclear power, food andpharmaceuticals. Includes a supporting website, providing software to aidtutorials. Scientists and technologists of all levels who are required todesign, conduct and analyse experiments will find this book to beessential reading.