Modern Engineering Statistics [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910144722203321
• Autore: Ryan Thomas P
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, : Wiley, 2007
• ISBN: 1-281-09412-9; 9786611094126; 0-470-12844-5; 0-470-12843-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (608 p.)
• Disciplina: 519.5; 620.0072
• Soggetti: Engineering - Statistical methods; Engineering; Engineering & Applied Sciences; Applied Mathematics; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Modern Engineering Statistics; Contents; Preface; 1. Methods of Collecting and Presenting Data; 1.1 Observational Data and Data from Designed Experiments; 1.2 Populations and Samples; 1.3 Variables; 1.4 Methods of Displaying Small Data Sets; 1.4.1 Stem-and-Leaf Display; 1.4.2 Time Sequence Plot and Control Chart; 1.4.3 Lag Plot; 1.4.4 Scatter Plot; 1.4.5 Digidot Plot; 1.4.6 Dotplot; 1.5 Methods of Displaying Large Data Sets; 1.5.1 Histogram; 1.5.2 Boxplot; 1.6 Outliers; 1.7 Other Methods; 1.8 Extremely Large Data Sets: Data Mining; 1.9 Graphical Methods: Recommendations; 1.10 Summary; ReferencesExercises; 2. Measures of Location and Dispersion; 2.1 Estimating Location Parameters; 2.2 Estimating Dispersion Parameters; 2.3 Estimating Parameters from Grouped Data; 2.4 Estimates from a Boxplot; 2.5 Computing Sample Statistics with MINITAB; 2.6 Summary; Reference; Exercises; 3. Probability and Common Probability Distributions; 3.1 Probability: From the Ethereal to the Concrete; 3.1.1 ; Manufacturing Applications; 3.2 Probability Concepts and Rules; 3.2.1 Extension to Multiple Events; 3.2.1.1 Law of Total Probability and Bayes' Theorem; 3.3 Common Discrete Distributions; 3.3.1 Expected Value and Variance3.3.2 Binomial Distribution; 3.3.2.1 Testing for the Appropriateness of the Binomial Model; 3.3.3 Hypergeometric Distribution; 3.3.4 Poisson Distribution; 3.3.4.1 Testing for the Appropriateness of the Poisson Model; 3.3.5 Geometric Distribution; 3.4 Common Continuous Distributions; 3.4.1 Expected Value and Variance; 3.4.2 Determining Probabilities for Continuous Random Variables; 3.4.3 Normal Distribution; 3.4.3.1 Software-Aided Normal Probability Computations; 3.4.3.2 Testing the Normality Assumption; 3.4.4 t-Distribution; 3.4.5 Gamma Distribution; 3.4.5.1 Chi-Square Distribution3.4.5.2 Exponential Distribution; 3.4.6 Weibull Distribution; 3.4.7 Smallest Extreme Value Distribution; 3.4.8 Lognormal Distribution; 3.4.9 F Distribution; 3.5 General Distribution Fitting; 3.6 How to Select a Distribution; 3.7 Summary; References; Exercises; 4. Point Estimation; 4.1 Point Estimators and Point Estimates; 4.2 Desirable Properties of Point Estimators; 4.2.1 Unbiasedness and Consistency; 4.2.2 Minimum Variance; 4.2.3 Estimators Whose Properties Depend on the Assumed Distribution; 4.2.4 Comparing Biased and Unbiased Estimators; 4.3 Distributions of Sampling Statistics4.3.1 Central Limit Theorem; 4.3.1.1 Illustration of Central Limit Theorem; 4.3.2 Statistics with Nonnormal Sampling Distributions; 4.4 Methods of Obtaining Estimators; 4.4.1 Method of Maximum Likelihood; 4.4.2 Method of Moments; 4.4.3 Method of Least Squares; 4.5 Estimating σ; 4.6 Estimating Parameters Without Data; 4.7 Summary; References; Exercises; 5. Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Tests-One Sample; 5.1 Confidence Interval for μ: Normal Distribution, σ Not Estimated from Sample Data; 5.1.1 Sample Size Determination; 5.1.2 Interpretation and Use; 5.1.3 General Form of Confidence Intervals
• Sommario/riassunto: An introductory perspective on statistical applications in the field of engineering Modern Engineering Statistics presents state-of-the-art statistical methodology germane to engineering applications. With a nice blend of methodology and applications, this book provides and carefully explains the concepts necessary for students to fully grasp and appreciate contemporary statistical techniques in the context of engineering. With almost thirty years of teaching experience, many of which were spent teaching engineering statistics courses, the author has successfully developed a

Flannery O'Connor [[electronic resource] ] : writing a theology of disabled humanity / / Timothy J. Basselin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910779744703321
• Autore: Basselin Timothy J
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Waco, Tex., : Baylor University Press, c2013
• ISBN: 1-60258-399-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (159 p.)
• Disciplina: 813/.54
• Soggetti: People with disabilities in literature; Theology in literature; Christianity in literature
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The face of the good is grotesque too -- The grotesque good in O'Connor's fiction -- Baptizing modernity -- The image of Christ and a disability perspective -- Postscript: Complications of language and representation.

Contraceptive research, introduction, and use : lessons from Norplant / / Polly F. Harrison and Allan Rosenfield, editors ; Subcommittee for Workshop on Implant Contraceptives: An illuminating case study in current dilemmas and possibilities, Committee on Contraceptive Research and Development, Division of Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910965615403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1998
• ISBN: 9786610186822; 9780309174428; 0309174422; 9781280186820; 1280186828; 9780309591539; 0309591538; 9780585024080; 0585024081
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (vii, 120 pages) : illustrations
• Altri autori (Persone): HarrisonPolly F; RosenfieldAllan
• Disciplina: 613.9/4
• Soggetti: Contraception - Research; Birth control - Research
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Based on a workshop held in April 1997.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Contraceptive Research, Introduction, and Use -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Workshop Report -- EFFICACY AND SAFETY -- Efficacy -- Safety -- Major Health-Related Events -- Significant Health-Related Problems -- Silicone Biocompatibility -- Progestin Effects on Vaginal HIV Transmission -- WHO USES NORPLANT AND HOW -- User Populations -- Method Continuation and Discontinuation -- Side Effects as Factors -- User Satisfaction -- Barriers to Discontinuation -- Cost and Cost-; Effectiveness -- Effects of Media Coverage and Litigation on Norplant Use -- INSERTION AND REMOVAL: EXPERIENCE AND IMPLICATIONS -- Technical Aspects -- Case Experiences -- Rates of Complicated Removals -- Implications -- CONSUMER PERSPECTIVES -- Communication and Quality of Care -- Quality of Care -- Informed Decision-Making -- Importance -- Content -- Special Challenges -- Potential for Abuse -- Consumer Involvement -- NEW APPROACHES -- Reproductive Health Technologies Project's "Boom and Bust Initiative -- The WHO Strategic Approach to Contraceptive Introduction -- A ''Government Standards Defense -- 3 Workshop Summary and Analysis -- DATA REVIEW -- Efficacy -- Safety -- User Profiles -- Side Effects -- Continuation and Discontinuation -- User Satisfaction -- Postmarketing Surveillance -- Cost-Effectiveness -- LESSONS LEARNED -- NEXT STEPS: AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION -- Areas for Strengthening or Expansion -- 1. Clinical Research -- 2. Market Research -- 3. "Pre-introduction -- 4. Informed Decision-Making -- 5. Postmarketing Surveillance -- Areas for New Initiative -- 6. Credentialing -- 7. Core Guidelines for Long-Acting Contraceptives -- 8. Costs -- 9. Product Liability -- FINAL COMMENT -- ENDNOTES -- Appendixes -- A Presentation Summaries -- Presentation 1 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Age and Educational Levels.; Major Health-Related Events -- Significant Health-Related Problems -- Continuation and Removals -- Efficacy -- Conclusions -- Presentation 2 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Pregnancy and Continuation Rates -- Reasons for Discontinuation -- Removal Difficulties -- Mortality and Hospitalization -- Conclusions -- Presentation 3 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 4 -- Background -- Findings -- Composition -- Inflammatory Wound Healing Reaction and Blood Protein Absorption -- Conclusions -- Presentation 5 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 6 -- Background and Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 7 -- Background -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 8 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings and Conclusions -- Sample Characteristics -- Continuation and Discontinuation -- Media Effects -- Norplant and Coercion -- Presentation 9 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Sample Characteristics -- Continuation and Discontinuation -- The Question of Coercion -- Postdiscontinuation Experience -- Conclusions -- Presentation 10 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 11 -- Background -- Removal Techniques -- Standard Technique -- Pop-Out Technique -- U Technique -- Removal Difficulties and Training -- Conclusions -- Presentation 12 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 13 -- Background -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions -- Presentation 14 -- Background -- Findings -- Choice -- Removal on Demand -- Tracking Capacity -- Conclusions -- Presentation 15 -- Background -- Discussion -- The Role of the FDA -- The Potential Role of a Federal Standards Defense -- ENDNOTES -- B Norplant: Historical Background -- THE TECHNOLOGY -- HISTORY -- ENDNOTES -- C Workshop Agenda.; Implant Contraceptives: An Illuminating Case Study in Current Dilemmas and Possibilities 7-8 April 1997 -- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE -- WORKSHOP -- PARTICIPANTS.
• Sommario/riassunto: Contains an examination of Norplant's efficacy and safety, its user populations, training for insertion and removal, consumer perspectives - quality of care, informed decisionmaking, and consumer involvement ; - and approaches to contraceptive development and introduction. This book's appendix contains summaries of 17 workshop presentations.