A career in statistics : beyond the numbers / / Gerald J. Hahn, Necip Doganaksoy ; contributing authors, Carol Joyce Blumberg [and four others]

• Autore: Hahn Gerald J.
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2011; ©2011
• Edizione: 1st edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (379 p.)
• Disciplina: 519.5023
• Soggetto topico: Mathematical statistics; Commercial statistics; Statistics - Vocational guidance; Statisticians - Vocational guidance
• Classificazione: MAT029000
• Persona (resp. second.): DoganaksoyNecip <1960->; BlumbergCarol Joyce
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. The work of a statistician -- pt. 2. Preparing for a successful career in statistics -- pt. 3. Building a successful career as a statistician -- pt. 4. Further perspectives : careers in academia and professional development.
• Sommario/riassunto: "This book serves as an excellent companion to its predecessor, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry. In this volume, the authors help readers decide whether a career in statistics is appropriate for them and what to expect once in it. They provide insights into the work environment and how students and entry-level statisticians can best prepare themselves to succeed, offering hints for success in training, career paths, and lifelong learning. This book is a must-have for anyone considering a career in statistics, as well as for faculty who prepare students for such a career"--Provided by publisher.
• Titolo autorizzato: A career in statistics
• ISBN: 1-283-59285-1; 1-118-49007-X; 9786613905307; 1-118-49014-2; 1-118-49013-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910811267603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II