BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Chow, Y. S., Robbing, H., and Siegmund, D. Great Expectations: The Theory of Optimal Stopping.
Daniel, Cuthbert, and Wood, Fred S., with the assistance of Gorman, John W. Fitting Equations to Data—computer analysis of multifactor data for scientists and engineers.
Elandt-Johnson, Regina C. Probability Models and Statistical Methods in Genetics.
On the review of The Structure of Inference. D. A. S. Fraser, University of Toronto.
Heathcote, G. R. Probability: Elements of the Mathematical Theory.
Hoel, P. G. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics.
Hoel, P. G., Port, S. C., and Stone, C. J. Introduction to Probability Theory.
Levine, A. Theory of Probability.     

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De Haan, L. On Regular Variation, and Its Applications to the Weak Convergence of Sample Extremes. Mathematical Centre Tracts No. 32
Johnson, N. L., and Kotz, S. Distributions in Statistics: Continuous Univariate Distributions.
Joiner, Brian L., Laubscher, N. F., Brown, Eleanor S., and Levy, Bert. An Author and Permuted Title Index to Selected Statistical Journals.
Kendall, M. G. Bank Correlation Methods. 4th edition
Lass, H., and Gottlieb, P. Probability and Statistics.
Neveu, J. Bases Mathematiques du Caleul des Probabilites.
Maddox, I. J. Elements of Functional Analysis.
Aitchison, John. Choice Against Chance: An Introduction to Statistical Decision Theory.
Chat field, C. Statistics for Technology.
Cramer, H. Random Variables and Probability Distributions. Third edition
Feller, William (1966). An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Application.
De Leve, G., Tijms, H. C, and Weeda, P. J. Generalized MarTcovian Decision Processes (Applications).
Hajek, J. Nonparametric Statistics.
Hinderer, K. Foundations of Non-stationary Dynamic Programming with Discrete Time Parameter.
Kreyszig, E. Introductory Mathematical Statistics. Principles and Methods.
Patil, G. P. (Editor). Random Counts in Models and Structures.
Pearson, E. S., and Kendall, M. G. (Editors). Studies in the History of Statistics and Probability.
Puri, M. L. (Editor). Nonparametric Techniques in Statistical Inference.
Yates, Frank. Experimental Design—Selected Papers.     

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Patil, G. P., and Joshi, S. W. A Dictionary and EIibZiography of Discrete Distributions.
Feller, W. An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applicatwm.
Selected Statistical Papers (Mathematical Centre Tracts 26 and 27).Mathematisch Centrum, Amsterdam.
Maurice, R. (Editor). Nationa.1 Accownts Satistics: Sources and Methods.
Wonnacott, T. H., and Wonnacott, R. J. Introductory Statistics.
Dinkelbach, W. Sensitivitatsanalysen und parametrische Program-mierung.     

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Mendel, G. Experiments in Plant Hybridisation.
David, F. N., Kendall, M. G., and Barton, D. E. Symmetric Function and Allied Tables.
Van Berckel, J. A. Th. M., Brandt Corstius, H., Mokken, R. J., and Van Wijngaarden, A. Formal Properties of Newspaper Dutch.
Thorp, E. O. Elementary Probability.
Mode, E. B. Elements of Probability and Statistics.
Lee, A. M. Applied Queuing Theory.
Meyer, P. A. Probability and Potentials.
Eilon, S., Hall, R. I., and King, J. R. Exercises in Industrial Management.     

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Cox, D. R., and Miller, H. D. The Theory of Stochastic Processes.
Keilson, J. Green's Function Methods in Probability Theory. No. 17 of Griffin's Statistical Monographs and Courses.
Mandel, J. Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data. Interscience (now a Division of Wiley). 1964.
Steindl, J. Random Processes and the Growth of Firms.
van Zwet, W. R. Conves Tranformations of Random Variables. Mathematical Centre Tracts, No. 7.
von Mises, R. Mathematical Theory of probability and Statistics. (Edited and complemented by Hilda Geiringer.)
Wold, H. O. A. (Editor). Bibliography on Time Series and Stochastic Processes.
Ferguson, G. A. Nonparametric Trend Analysis.     

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Finney, D. J. Statistics for Mathematicians. An Introduction. Oliver and Boyd
Hadley, G. Introduction to Probability and Statistical Decision Theory. Holden-Day
Johnson, N. L., and Leone, F. C. Statistics and Experimental Design in Engineering and the Physical Sciences.
Benjamin, B. Health and Vital Statistics.
Bhat, U. N. A Study of the Queueing Systems M/G/1 and GI/M/1. (Lecture Notes on Operations Research and Mathematical Economics.)     

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Nixon, J. W. Glossary of Terms in Official Statistics.
Deming, W. Edwards. Statistical Adjustmemt of Data.
Bloemena, A. R. Sampling from a Graph.
Patil, G. P., Kamat, A. R., and Wani, J. K. Certain Studies of the Logarithmic Series Distribution and Related Tables.
Lindley, D. B. Introduction to Probability and Statistics.
Brownlee, K. A. Statistical Theory arrd Methodology in Science and Engineering.     

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Pollard, A. H. A Service Course in Statistics.
Penǵ, K. C. The Design and Analysis of Scientijic Experiments.
Neyman, J. A Selection of Early Statistical Papers of J. Neyman.
Chiang, C. L. Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Biostatistics.
Jenkins, G. M., and Watts, D. G. Spectral Analysis and its Applications.
Harris, Bernard (Editor). Spectral Analysis of Time Serie. Proceedings of an Advanced Seminar conducted by the Mathematics Research Center, U.S. Army, and the Statistics Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, October 3–5, 1966.
Sarkadi, K., and Vincze, I. (Eds.). Studies in Mathematical Statistics: Theory and Applications.
Pearson, Karl (Ed.). Tables of the Incomplete Beta-Function (with a new Introduction by E. S. Pearson and N. L. Johnson).
Kendall, M. G., and Doiǵ, A. G. Bibliography of Statistical Literature: pre-1940 with supplements to the volumes for 1940-49 and 1950-58.
Albert, A. E., and Gardner, L. A., Jr. Stochastic Approximation and Nonlinear Regression.     

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Common Errors in Statistics (and How to Avoid Them). 2d Edition Philip I. Good and James W. Hardin
Statistical thinking in busineess, 2nd Edition J Bobe E J A John, D Whitaker & D G Johnson
Mathematical Statistics with Applications. A S Kapadia, W Chan and L Moyé
The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics. 3rd Edition. B. S. Everitt
The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms. 6th edition Y. Dodge     

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Rall, Louis B. Computational Solution of Nonlinear Operator Equations.
Hodges, J. L., and Lehmann, E. L. Basic Concepts of Probability alzd Statistics.
Hope, Keith. Methods of Multivariate Analysis.
Heritage, Raymond S. Learning Decimal Currency. Penguin Books, Middlesex.
Wasan, M. T. Stochastic Approx%mation.
Larson, Harold J. Introduction to Probability Theory and Statistical Inference.
Anderssen, R. S., and Osborne, M. R. (Editors). Least Squares Methods in Data Analysis.
Elderton, W. P., and Johnson, N. L. Systems of Frequency Curves.
Billingsley, P. Convergence of Probability Neasuree.
Moore, P. G. Principles of Statistical Techniques. Second Edition.
Craddock, J. M. Statistics in the Computer Age.
Lukacs, E. Stochastic Converaence. Heath Mathematical Mono-graphs, Heath, Lexington, Mass.
Khinchin, A. Ya. The Teaching of Mathematics. Edited by B. V. Gnedenko.     

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Cox, D. R., and Lewis, P. A. W. The Statistical Analysis of Series of Events.
Rao, C. Radhakrishna. Linear Statistical Inference and Its Applications.
Bennett, B. M., and Horst, C. Supplement to Tables for Testing Significance in a 2 × 2 Contingency Table.
Huitson, A. The Analysis of Variance.
Moran, P. A. P., and Smith, C. A. B. The Correlation between Relatives on the Supposition of Mendelian Inheritance.
Searle, S. R. Matrix Algebra for the Biological Sciences.
Feller, W. An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications.
Ashton, Winifred D. The Theory of Road Traffic Flow.
Kemeny, J. G., Snell, J. L., and Thompson, G. L. Introduction to Finite Mathematics.
Coale, A. J., and Demeny, P. Regional Model Life Tables and Stable Populations.     

Book Reviews

1. Aitken, C. G. G. Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence for Forensic Scientists, p. 155
2. Bartholomew, D. J. Uncertain Belief: Is it Rational to be a Christian?, p. 156
3. Conolly, B. and Vajda, S. A Mathematical Kaleidoscope: Applications in Industry, Business and Science, p. 157
4. Dorling, D. A New Social Atlas of Britain, p. 157
5. Fleming, M. C. and Nellis, J. G. International Statistics Sources: Subject Guide to Sources of International Comparative Statistics, vols 1, 2, p. 158
6. Gilks, W. R., Richardson, S. and Spiegelhalter, D. J. ( eds ) Markov Chain Monte Carlo in Practice, p. 158
7. Glasserman, P. and Yao, D. D. Monotone Structure in Discrete Event Systems, p. 159
8. Hernández-Lerna, O. and Lasserre, J. B. Discrete-time Controlled Markov Processes: Basic Optimality Criteria, p. 160
9. Marcoulides, G. A. and Schumacker, R. E. ( eds ) Advanced Structural Equation Modelling: Issues and Techniques, p. 161
10. Rao, C. R. and Toutenberg, H. Linear Models: Least Squares and Alternatives, p. 162
11. Smithers, G. Advanced Modular Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1; Westover, G. Advanced Modular Mathematics: Statistics 1, p. 163
12. Wickens, T. D. The Geometry of Multivariate Statistics, p. 164     

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Concepts of Nonparametric Theory. By John W. Pratt and Jean D. Gibbons.
Point Processes and Queues. Martingale Dynamics. By P. Brémaud.
Statistical Models and Methods for Lifetime Data. By J. F. Lawless.
An Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Their Applications. By C. L. Chiang.
Recent Advances in Regression Methods. By Hrishikesh D. Vinod and Aman Ullah.
Topics in Applied Multivariate Analysis. Edited by D. M. Hawkins.
Time Series Analysis: Theory and Practice 1. Proceedings of the International Conference held at Valencia, Spain, June 1981. Edited by O. D. Anderson (in collaboration with J. E. De Gooijer and K. D. S. Stoodley).
Seminar on Stochastic Processes, 1981. Edited by E. Çinlar, K. L. Chung and R. K. Getoor.
Probability and Statistical Inference. Proceedings of the Second Pannonian Symposium on Mathematical Statistics, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, 1981. Edited by W. Grossman, G.Ch. Pflug and W. Wertz. Dordrecht: D. Reidel.
Some Recent Advances in Statistics. Edited by J. Tiago de Oliveira and Benjamin Epstein.
Stochastic Monotonicity and Queueing Applications of Birth-Death Processes. By Erik van Doorn. (Lecture Notes in Statistics, Vol. 4)
Statistical Distributions in Scientific Work. Edited by C. Taillie, G. P. Patil & B. A. Baldessari.
Identification and Informative Sample Size. By H. H. Tigelaar.
Statistics Without Tears. By Derek Rowntree.
The Mathematical Theory of the Dynamics of Biological Populations II. Edited by R. W. Hiorns & D. Cooke.     

Book Reviews

Books reviewed:
Anthony, Atkinson & Marco, Riani, Robust Diagnostic Regression Analysis
N., Balakrishnan & C.R., Rao, Order Statistics: Theory & Methods. Handbook of Statistics, Volume 16
N., Balakrishnan & C.R., Rao, Order Statistics: Applications. Handbook of Statistics, Volume 17
C.R., Rao & G.J., Székely, Statistics for the 21st Century: Methodologies for Applications of the Future
D.A., Nolan & T.P., Speed, Stat Labs: Mathematical Statistics Through Applications
W.N., Venables & B.D., Ripley, S Programming
Peter W.M., John, Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments     

Book Reviews

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Van Wijngaarden, A. (Editor). Report on the Algorithmic Language ALGOL 68. Second printing by the Mathematisch Centrum, Amsterdam, ME101
David, F. N., Barton, D. E., Ganeshalingam, S., Harter, H. L., Kim, P. J., Merrington, M., and Walley, D. Normal Centroids, Medians and Scores for Ordinal Data. Series: Tracts for Computers
Hadley, G. Elementary Statistics
Hultquist, Robert A. Introduction to Statistics
Haber, A., and Runyon, R. P. General Statistics
Sachs, L. Statistische Auswertungsmethoden. Second edition
Johnson, N. L., and Kotz, S. Distributions in Statistics: Discrete Distributions
Anderssen, R. S., and Osborne, M. R. (Editors). Data Representation
Zuwaylif, F. H. General Applied Statistics
Schmitt, S. A. Measuring Uncertainty: An Elementary Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
Breipohl, A. M. Probabilistic Systems Analysis
Larson, H. J. Introduction to Probability Theory and Statistical Inference
Klugh, Henry E. Statistics: The Essentials for Research
Mosteller, F., Bush, R. R., and Green, B. F. Selected Quantitative Techniques and Attitude Measurement
Harnett, D. L. Introduction to Statistical Methods
Krutchkoff, R. G. Probability and Statistical Inference
Haber, A., Runyon, R. P., and Badia, P. Readings in Statistics
Milton, R. C. Bank Order Probabilities: Two Sample Normal Shift Alternatives     

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Clinical Trials . By D. Schwartz, R. Flamant and J. Lellouch
Survival Models and Data Analysis . By Regina C. Elandt-Johnson and Norman L. Johnson.
Statistical Inference for Stochastic Processes . By I. V. Basawa and B. L. S. Prakasa Rao.
Time Series: Data Analysis and Theory . (Expanded Edition). By David R. Brillinger.
Nonparametric Sequential Selection Procedures . By H. Biiringer, H. Martin and K.-H. Schriever.
Statistical Methods. (7th Edition) . By G. W. Snedecor and W. G. Cochran.
Statistical Analysis of Weather Modification Experiments . By Edward J. Wegman and Douglas J. DePriest.
Multicomponent Random Systems . Edited by R. L. Dobrushin and Ya. G. Sinai.
Proceedings of the Second Pragae Symposium on Asymptotic Statistics . Edited by Peter Mandl and Marie HuSkovi.
Jacob Wolfowitz: Selected Papers . Edited by J. Kiefer.
Introduction to Multivariate Analysis . By C. Chatfield and A. J. Collins.
Elements of Statistical Analysis . By Hans W. Gottinger.     

Book review

G.Bamberg:Statistische Entseheldungstheorle, Physica-Verlag, Würzburg-Wien 1972, 149 S., DM 20,–.

J.M.Mendel:Discrete Techniques of Parameter Estimation. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York 1973, XIV, 385 S., $ 19.50.

P.Eykhoff:System Identification. Parameter and State Estimation. John Wiley & Sons, London 1974, XX, 555 pp., £ 12.50.

G.Härtler:Versuchsplanung und Statistische Datenanalyse, Akademie-Verlag, Berlin 1976, 103 S., 6 Abb., 12,– M.

P.Mertens(Hrsg.):Prognoserechnung. Physica-Verlag, Würzburg-Wien 1973; 295 S., DM 48,–

E.Schaich, D. Kohle, W.Schweitzer, F.Wegner:Statistik I (für Volkswirte, Betriebswirte und Soziologen.) Verlag Franz Vahlen GrnbH, München 1974, 160 S., DM 22,80.

A.Rosengard: Probabilltés et Statistique en Recherche Scientifique. Dunod, Paris 1972, XIV, 310 S.

D. Zschocke:Betriebsökonometrie.Physica-Verlag, Würzburg-Wien 1974, 287 S., DM 90.–.

J.C.G. Boot, E.B. Cox:Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York 1970, XI, 651 S.

H.Richter, V. Mammitzsch: Methode der kleinsten Quallrate (mit Übungen und Aufgaben).Verlag Berliner Union GmbH, Stuttgart, und Verlag W. Kohlharnmer GmbH, Stuttgart-Berlin-Köln-Mainz 1973, 144 S., DM 24,–.

O.Anderson, W. Popp, M. Schaffranek, D. Steinmetz, H. Stenger: Schätzen und Testen. Eine Einfhrung in die Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und schließeude Statistik.Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-New York 1976, XI, 385 S., 68 Abb., 56 Tab., DM 19,80.

H.Bauer:Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und Grundzilge der Maßtheorie. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin-New York 1974, 407 S., DM 48,–.

A.M.Mathai, P.N. Rathie:Basic Concepts in Information and Statistics(Axioluatic Foundations and Applications). Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi 1975, X, 137 S., £ 2.75; $ 5.50.

D.F.Merriam (Hrsg.): Random Processes in Geology.Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-New York 1976, VIII, 168 S., 63 Abb., 18 Tab., DM 34,50.

G.Matheron: Random Sets and Integral Geometry. Wiley Series in Probability and Mathematical Statistics, J. Wiley and Sons, New York 1975, XXIII, 261 S., £ 10.60; $ 21.20.

L.Kleinrock: Queueing Systems. Volume I: Theory. J. Wiley and Sons, New York-London-Sydney-Toronto 1975, XVIII, 417 S.; £ 13.55; $ 24.30.

Bartsch, H.-J.:Mathematische Formeln, VEB Fachbuchverlag, Leipzig 1976,15. Auflage, 510 S., 362 Abb., 9,80 M.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Neyman, J., and Pearson, E. S. Jiont Statistical Papers of J. Neyman and E. S. Pearson.
Pearson, E.S. The Selected Papers of E. S. Pearson.
Doornbos, R. Slippage Tests.
Fabrycky, W. J., and Torgersen, P. E. Operations Economy: Industrial Applications of Operations Research.
Krishnaiah, P. R. (Ed.). Multivariate analysis.
Takacs, Lajos. combinatorial Mehods in the Theory of stcohastic processes.
Yovits, Gilford, Wilcox, Staveley, Lerner (Editors). Research Program Effectiveness.
Noether, G. E. Elements of Nonparametric Statistics.
Hodges, J. L., and Lehmann, E. L. elements of Finite Probability.
Lamb, H. H. The Changing Climate.
Runyon, R. P., and Haber, A. Fundamentals of Behavioral Satatistics.     

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Kendall, M.G., and Moran, P.A.P. Geometrical Probability.
Palmer, George. A Guide to Australian Economic Statistics.
Finney, D. J., Latscha, R., Bennett, B. M., and Hsu, P. Tables for Testiny Significance in a 2 × 2 Contingency Table.
Otto, Edward. Nomogruphy. Translated by Janina Smolska.
David, H. A. The Method of Paired Comparisons.
Tauber, M. F. Resources of Australian Libraries.     

Reviews

Andersen, P. K., Borgan, O., Gill, R. D. and Keiding, N. Statistical Models based on Counting Processes
Anderson, T. W. and Finn, J. D. The New Statistical Analysis of Data
Azzalini, A. Statistical Inference—based on the Likelihood
Borodin, A. N. and Salminen, P. Handbook of Brownian Motion—Facts and Formulae
Brockwell, P. J. and Davis, R. A. Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting
Chapman, M. and Wykes, C. Plain Figures
Clarke, G. M. and Kempson, R. E. Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Experiments
Goldstein, H. and Lewis, T. (eds) Assessment: Problems, Developments and Statistical Issues; a Volume of Expert Contributions
Grenander, U. Elements of Pattern Theory
Högnäs, G. and Mukherjea, A. Probability Measures on Semigroups
Levitas, R. and Guy, W. Interpreting Official Statistics
van der Linden, W. J. and Hambleton, R. K. (eds) Handbook of Modern Item Response Theory
Ross, S. M. Simulation
Simonnet, M. Measures and Probabilities
Small, C. G. The Statistical Theory of Shape
van der Vaart, A. and Wellner, J. A. Weak Convergence and Empirical Processes with Applications to Statistics