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Record Nr.

UNINA9910993939403321

Autore

Piazza Roberto

Titolo

An Invitation to Probability and Data Analysis for Physicists / / by Roberto Piazza

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

9783031838569

3031838564

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (689 pages)

Collana

UNITEXT for Physics, , 2198-7890

Disciplina

530.8

530.7

Soggetti

Measurement

Measuring instruments

Statistics

Stochastic processes

Mathematical physics

Measurement Science and Instrumentation

Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Stochastic Processes

Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Describing the data -- Probability: basic concepts -- Probability distributions -- Probability: Accessories for Use -- Probability and Information -- Speculating about probability -- Probability and statistics in physics -- Randomness in measurements -- Data Analysis and decision theory.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an introduction to probability, statistics, data analysis, and hypothesis testing in physics. It is designed to be taught at different levels, from basic to advanced, and to be enjoyed by anyone doing research in the physical sciences or related subjects. It aims to be a companion in a journey leading the reader to appreciate and enjoy the major role of these subjects in all aspects of the physical sciences. With



specific examples, the book encourages readers to meditate on the distinctive meaning of probability in classical and quantum physics. The author draws on his teaching experience in statistical physics and data analysis, as well as his research work in fields like complex systems and soft matter, to provide a comprehensive introduction to statistical methods.