Rao C.R. (ed.) Computational Statistics

Elsevier, 1993. — 1039 p. — (Handbook of Statistics 9).Volume 9 of the Handbook of Statistics: Computational Statistics, illustrates the trend in modern statistics of basic methodology supported by the state-of the- art computational and graphical facilities, and their applications to diverse fields of human endeavour. Specifically it is designed to
(1) serve as a practical guide to consulting statisticians;
(2) provide research workers with an overview of current developments in computing and indicate their possible use in statistical work;
(3) bring to the attention of the computer scientists the latest developments in certain areas of computing and demands for the future; and
(4) promote an interface between statisticians and computer scientists for the benefit of both.