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A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE THAT DRAWS A BALANCE BETWEEN THEORY AND APPLICATIONS OF NONLINEAR TIME SERIES ANALYSIS Nonlinear Time Series Analysis offers an important guide to both parametric and nonparametric methods, nonlinear state-space models, and Bayesian as well as classical approaches to nonlinear time series analysis. The authors--noted experts in the field--explore the advantages and limitations of the nonlinear models and methods and review the improvements upon linear time series models. The need for this book is based on the recent developments in nonlinear time series analysis, statistical learning, dynamic systems and advanced computational methods. Parametric and nonparametric methods and nonlinear and non-Gaussian state space models provide a much wider range of tools for time series analysis. In addition, advances in computing and data collection have made available large data sets and high-frequency data. These new data make it not only feasible, but also necessary to take into consideration the nonlinearity embedded in most real-world time series. This vital guide: Offers research developed by leading scholars of time series analysis Presents R commands making it possible to reproduce all the analyses included in the text Contains real-world examples throughout the book Recommends exercises to test understanding of material presented Includes an instructor-only solutions manual on a Wiley Book Companion Site, and data sets hosted by the authors Written for students, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in exploring nonlinearity in time series, Nonlinear Time Series Analysis offers a comprehensive text that explores the advantages and limitations of the nonlinear models and methods and demonstrates the improvements upon linear time series models.

This text explores formation control of vehicle systems and introduces three representative systems: space systems, aerial systems and robotic systems Formation Control of Multiple Autonomous Vehicle Systems offers a review of the core concepts of dynamics and control and examines the dynamics and control aspects of formation control in order to study a wide spectrum of dynamic vehicle systems such as spacecraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and robots. The text puts the focus on formation control that enables and stabilizes formation configuration, as well as formation reconfiguration of these vehicle systems. The authors develop a uniform paradigm of describing vehicle systemsΓÇÖ dynamic behaviour that addresses both individual vehicleΓÇÖs motion and overall groupΓÇÖs movement, as well as interactions between vehicles. The authors explain how the design of proper control techniques regulate the formation motion of these vehicles and the development of a system level decisionΓÇômaking strategy that increases the level of autonomy for the entire group of vehicles to carry out their missions. The text is filled with illustrative case studies in the domains of space, aerial and robotics. ΓÇó    Contains uniform coverage of "formation" dynamic systems development ΓÇó    Presents representative case studies in selected applications in the space, aerial and robotic systems domains ΓÇó    Introduces an experimental platform of using laboratory threeΓÇôdegreeΓÇôofΓÇôfreedom helicopters with stepΓÇôbyΓÇôstep instructions as an example ΓÇó    Provides open source example models and simulation codes ΓÇó    Includes notes and further readings that offer details on relevant research topics, recent progress and further developments in the field Written for researchers and academics in robotics and unmanned systems looking at motion synchronization and formation problems, Formation Control of Multiple Autonomous Vehicle Systems is a vital resource that explores the motion synchronization and formation control of vehicle systems as represented by three representative systems: space systems, aerial systems and robotic systems.

Offers a holistic approach to guiding product design, manufacturing, and afterΓÇôsales support as the manufacturing industry transitions from a productΓÇôoriented model to serviceΓÇôoriented paradigm  This book provides fundamental knowledge and best industry practices in reliability modelling, maintenance optimization, and service parts logistics planning. It aims to develop an integrated productΓÇôservice system (IPSS) synthesizing design for reliability, performanceΓÇôbased maintenance, and spare parts inventory. It also presents a lifecycle reliabilityΓÇôinventory optimization framework where reliability, redundancy, maintenance, and service parts are jointly coordinated. Additionally, the book aims to report the latest advances in reliability growth planning, maintenance contracting and spares inventory logistics under nonΓÇôstationary demand condition. Reliability Engineering and Service provides inΓÇôdepth chapter coverage of topics such as: Reliability Concepts and Models; Mean and Variance of Reliability Estimates; Design for Reliability; Reliability Growth Planning; Accelerated Life Testing and Its Economics; Renewal Theory and Superimposed Renewals; Maintenance and PerformanceΓÇôBased Logistics; Warranty Service Models; Basic Spare Parts Inventory Models; Repairable Inventory Systems; Integrated ProductΓÇôService Systems (IPPS), and Resilience Modeling and Planning Guides engineers to design reliable products at a low cost Assists service engineers in providing superior afterΓÇôsales support Enables managers to respond to the changing market and customer needs Uses endΓÇôofΓÇôchapter case studies to illustrate industry best practice Lifecycle approach to reliability, maintenance and spares provisioning Reliability Engineering and Service is an important book for graduate engineering students, researchers, and industryΓÇôbased reliability practitioners and consultants.

This book covers all important nonparametric control charts currently available and used for quality control and improvement.The emphasis is on nonparametric or distributionΓÇôfree methods that are robust, more flexible and generally applicable as they do not require a particular model assumption to be valid.Nonparametric Methods for Statistical Quality Control is intended to be a vital source of reference for the researcher while computer programs and simulations are used throughout the book to highlight the problem solving/research approach.

Covers a wide range of practical fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer problemsThis book covers the many issues that occur in practical fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer, and examines the basic laws (the conservation of matter, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and the second law of thermodynamics) of these areas. It offers problem solutions that start with simplifying engineering assumptions and then identifies the governing equations and dependent and independent variables. When solutions to basic equations are not possible, the book utilizes historical experimental studies. It also looks at determining appropriate thermo-physical properties of the fluid under investigation, and covers solutions to governing equations with experimental studies.Case Studies in Fluid Mechanics with Sensitivities to Governing Variables offers chapters on: draining fluid from a tank; vertical rise of a weather balloon; wind drag forces on people; Venturi meter; fluid's surface shape in a rotating cylindrical tank; range of an aircraft; designing a water clock; water turbine under a dam; centrifugal separation of particles; ideal gas flow in nozzles and diffusers; water supply from a lake to a factory; convection mass transfer through air-water interface; heating a room by natural convection; condensation on the surface of a vertical plate in laminar flow regime; bubble rise in a glass of beer; and more.* Covers a broad spectrum of problems in practical fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer* Examines the basic laws of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and mass transfer* Presents solutions to governing equations with experimental studiesCase Studies in Fluid Mechanics with Sensitivities to Governing Variables will appeal to engineers working in thermo-physical sciences and graduate students in mechanical engineering.

This welcome Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of network planning, in all the technologies, from radio, transmission and core aspects. There is a distinct need for a text, which is aimed at professionals in the field, which will increase basic understanding of the currently deployed ΓÇô and emerging ΓÇô technologies. Not only will it increase understanding but it will also help to make evolution plans for future networks. This book provides an overview of the forthcoming technologies that are expected to make an impact in the future, such as 5G.  This is the strength of this new edition, to encompass all the technologies as well as the planning/implementation details.

A comprehensive review of the current status and challenges for natural gas and shale gas production, treatment and monetization technologies  Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream presents an international perspective on the production and monetization of shale gas and natural gas. The authors review technoΓÇôeconomic assessments of the midstream and downstream natural gas processing technologies. Comprehensive in scope, the text offers insight into the current status and the challenges facing the advancement of the midstream natural gas treatments. Treatments covered include gas sweeting processes, sulfur recovery units, gas dehydration and natural gas pipeline transportation. The authors highlight the downstream processes including physical treatment and chemical conversion of both direct and indirect conversion. The book also contains an important overview of natural gas monetization processes and the potential for shale gas to play a role in the future of the energy market, specifically for the production of ultraΓÇôclean fuels and valueΓÇôadded chemicals. This vital resource: Provides fundamental chemical engineering aspects of natural gas technologies Covers topics related to upstream, midstream and downstream natural gas treatment and processing Contains wellΓÇôintegrated coverage of several technologies and processes for treatment and production of natural gas Highlights the economic factors and risks facing the monetization technologies Discusses supply chain, environmental and safety issues associated with the emerging shale gas industry Identifies future trends in educational and research opportunities, directions and emerging opportunities in natural gas monetization Includes contributions from leading researchers in academia and industry Written for Industrial scientists, academic researchers and government agencies working on developing and sustaining stateΓÇôofΓÇôtheΓÇôart technologies in gas and fuels production and processing, Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream provides a broad overview of the current status and challenges for natural gas production, treatment and monetization technologies.

Provides a detailed analysis of the standards and technologies enabling applications for the wireless Internet of ThingsThe Wireless Internet of Things: A Guide to the Lower Layers presents a practitioner's perspective toward the Internet of Things (IoT) focusing on over-the-air interfaces used by applications such as home automation, sensor networks, smart grid, and healthcare. The author--a noted expert in the field--examines IoT as a protocol-stack detailing the physical layer of the wireless links, as both a radio and a modem, and the media access control (MAC) that enables communication in congested bands. Focusing on low-power wireless personal area networks (WPANs) the text outlines the physical and MAC layer standards used by ZigBee, Bluetooth LE, Z-Wave, and Thread. The text deconstructs these standards and provides background including relevant communication theory, modulation schemes, and access methods.The author includes a discussion on Wi-Fi and gateways, and explores their role in IoT. He introduces radio topologies used in software-defined radio implementations for the WPANs. The book also discusses channel modelling and link budget analysis for WPANs in IoT. This important text:* Introduces IEEE 802.15.4, ITU-T G.9959, and Bluetooth LE as physical layer technology standards enabling wireless IoT* Takes a layered approach in order to cultivate an appreciation for the various standards that enable interoperability* Provides clarity on wireless standards with particular focus on actual implementationWritten for IoT application and platform developers as well as digital signal processing, network, and wireless communication engineers; The Wireless Internet of Things: A Guide to the Lower Layersoffers an inclusive overview of the complex field of wireless IoT, exploring its beneficial applications that are proliferating in a variety of industries.

The definitive guide for statisticians and data scientists who understand the advantages of becoming proficient in both R and PythonThe first book of its kind, Python for R Users: A Data Science Approach makes it easy for R programmers to code in Python and Python users to program in R. Short on theory and long on actionable analytics, it provides readers with a detailed comparative introduction and overview of both languages and features concise tutorials with command-by-command translations--complete with sample code--of R to Python and Python to R.Following an introduction to both languages, the author cuts to the chase with step-by-step coverage of the full range of pertinent programming features and functions, including data input, data inspection/data quality, data analysis, and data visualization. Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining--including supervised and unsupervised data mining methods--are treated in detail, as are time series forecasting, text mining, and natural language processing.* Features a quick-learning format with concise tutorials and actionable analytics* Provides command-by-command translations of R to Python and vice versa* Incorporates Python and R code throughout to make it easier for readers to compare and contrast features in both languages* Offers numerous comparative examples and applications in both programming languages* Designed for use for practitioners and students that know one language and want to learn the other* Supplies slides useful for teaching and learning either software on a companion websitePython for R Users: A Data Science Approach is a valuable working resource for computer scientists and data scientists that know R and would like to learn Python or are familiar with Python and want to learn R. It also functions as textbook for students of computer science and statistics.A. Ohri is the founder of Decisionstats.com and currently works as a senior data scientist. He has advised multiple startups in analytics off-shoring, analytics services, and analytics education, as well as using social media to enhance buzz for analytics products. Mr. Ohri's research interests include spreading open source analytics, analyzing social media manipulation with mechanism design, simpler interfaces for cloud computing, investigating climate change and knowledge flows. His other books include R for Business Analytics and R for Cloud Computing.

Connecting Virtues examines the significant advances within the fast-growing field of virtue theory and shows how research has contributed to the current debates in moral philosophy, epistemology, and political philosophy.* Includes groundbreaking chapters offering cutting-edge research on the topic of the virtues* Provides insights into the application of the topic of virtue, such as the role of intellectual virtues, virtuous dispositions, and the value of some neglected virtues for political philosophy* Examines the relevance of the virtues in the current debates in social epistemology, the epistemology of education, and civic education* Features work from world-leading and internationally recognized philosophers working on the virtues today

Ein umfassender Leitfaden zu intelligenten Materialien und deren Einsatz bei der Probenvorbereitung, in Analyseverfahren und bei Anwendungen.Dieses umfassende zweibändige Handbuch präsentiert ausführlich den aktuellen Erkenntnisstand bei neuen Materialien und setzt dabei das Hauptaugenmerk auf die selektive Probenvorbereitung, den rechtlichen Rahmen und die Wirkungen auf die Umwelt bei der Verwendung intelligenter Materialien für die Probenvorbereitung in der analytischen Chemie. Behandelt wird ebenfalls die Verwendung in Analyseprozessen und Anwendungen. Sowohl methodische Aspekte als auch Aspekte der angewandten Analyse werden im Hinblick auf die Entwicklung und die Anwendung neuer Materialien für die Festphasenextraktion (SPE) und die Festphasen-Mikroextraktion (SPME) betrachtet. Auch geht es um den Einsatz bei den verschiedenen Schritten und Verfahren des Analyseprozesses und in spezifischen Fachgebieten ? Wasser, Lebensmittel, Luft, Arzneimittel, klinische Wissenschaften und Forensik.

This book is a short introduction to the engineering principles of harnessing the vast potential of microorganisms, and animal and plant cells in making biochemical products. It was written for scientists who have no background in engineering, and for engineers with minimal background in biology. The overall subject dealt with is process.

Dieses Buch aus der Feder eines hoch angesehenen Ingenieurs und Verfassers zahlreicher Veröffentlichungen im Energiesektor ist das umfassendste, gründlichste und aktuellste Nachschlagewerk über erneuerbare Energien.Die weltweite Energiewirtschaft ist und war schon immer unbeständig und manchmal widersprüchlich, mit erratischen Ausschlägen nach oben und unten. Dies war in der Vergangenheit vor allem darauf zurückzuführen, dass der Großteil unserer Energie aus fossilen Brennstoffen stammt, die eine begrenzt verfügbare Energiequelle darstellen. Es kommt immer wieder vor, dass eine Technologie wie das Fracking einen entscheidenden Wandel herbeiführt. Aber tut sie das wirklich? Zögern wir mit diesen vorübergehenden Preiskorrekturen nicht nur das Unvermeidliche hinaus?Den einzigen wirklichen Wandel bringen die erneuerbaren Energien. Schon seit Jahrzehnten werden erneuerbare Energiequellen ausfindig gemacht, weiterentwickelt und untersucht. Manchmal steht die Windenergie im Vordergrund, manchmal die Solarenergie, und in den letzten rund zehn Jahren hat das Interesse an Biorohstoffen und Biokraftstoffen stark zugenommen. Außerdem gibt es noch die ?Dauerbrenner?-Technologien der Kernenergie und Geothermie, die beide schon seit sehr langer Zeit genutzt werden.In diesem völlig neuen Werk sind die genannten Themen und Trends in Form einer Enzyklopädie dargestellt, die als schnelles Nachschlagewerk für Ingenieure, Wissenschaftler und Studierende dient und auch für Laien geeignet ist, die in der Branche arbeiten oder sich einfach für das Thema interessieren. Die Beiträge wurden von einem der weltweit bekanntesten und angesehensten Energieingenieure zusammengestellt. Damit ist dieses Buch die umfassendste und aktuellste Enzyklopädie über erneuerbare Energien, die derzeit erhältlich ist, und gehört in jede Bibliothek.Die Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy:* Ist im Stil einer Enzyklopädie geschrieben und befasst sich mit sämtlichen Aspekten der erneuerbaren Energien, darunter Windkraft, Solarenergie und vielen anderen Themen* Bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Branche, von den chemischen Prozessen zur Gewinnung von Biorohstoffen und Biokraftstoffen bis zu den Maschinen und Anlagen, die zur Kraftstoffproduktion und in der Stromerzeugung eingesetzt werden* Enthält zahlreiche praxistaugliche Beispiele und Designs, die bei der praktischen Anwendung helfen* Ist auf dem aktuellen Stand der Technik und damit ein wichtiges Referenzwerk für jeden Ingenieur

A practical guide to network meta-analysis with examples and code In the evaluation of healthcare, rigorous methods of quantitative assessment are necessary to establish which interventions are effective and cost-effective.

Bridges the gap between electromagnetics and circuits by addressing electrometric modeling (EM) using the Partial Element Equivalent Circuit (PEEC) method This book provides intuitive solutions to electromagnetic problems by using the Partial Element Equivalent Circuit (PEEC) method.

Created for banking and finance professionals with a desire to expand their management skillset, this book focuses on how banks manage assets and liabilities, set up governance structures to minimize risks, and approach such critical areas as regulatory disclosures, interest rates, and risk hedging.

Pleural diseases are very common and of increasing prevalence. This brand new title in the ABC series covers a wide range of conditions including pneumothorax, pleural effusions, pleural infections, chylothorax and mesothelioma.

Fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the private equity sectorBuilding on and refining the content of previous editions, Introduction to Private Equity, Debt and Real Assets, Third Edition adopts the same logical, systematic, factual and long-term perspective on private markets (private equity, private debt and private real assets) combining academic rigour with extensive practical experience.The content has been fully revised to reflect developments and innovations in private markets, exploring new strategies, changes in structuring and the drive of new regulations. New sections have been added, covering fund raising and fund analysis, portfolio construction and risk measurement, as well as liquidity and start-up analysis. In addition, private debt and private real assets are given greater focus, with two new chapters analysing the current state of these evolving sectors.* Reflects the dramatic changes that have affected the private market industry, which is evolving rapidly, internationalizing and maturing fast* Provides a clear, synthetic and critical perspective of the industry from a professional who has worked at many levels within the industry* Approaches the private markets sector top-down, to provide a sense of its evolution and how the current situation has been built* Details the interrelations between investors, funds, fund managers and entrepreneursThis book provides a balanced perspective on the corporate governance challenges affecting the industry and draws perspectives on the evolution of the sector.

The compliance function is vital to any financial services firm, protecting it from potentially severe legal, financial, and reputational risk. However, the regulatory environment is complex, and the correct course of action is not always clear. Human factors and ethical dilemmas further complicate matters, meaning that in practice, beyond ticking the boxes of basic regulatory compliance, officers must exercise discretion and judgement, taking a risk-based approach when making compliance decisions in more advanced areas.Advanced Strategies for Financial Services Compliance outlines the more advanced issues compliance officers are likely to face, including conflicts of interest, Chinese walls and above the wall conditions, conduct risk, market manipulation, bribery and corruption, and advanced anti-money laundering. The book then goes on to offer guidance on techniques and approaches for managing the compliance function and its relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including inherent quality of controls, handling relations with regulators, dealing with difficult people, reporting, and training. Throughout the book, points are illustrated with case studies from the author's extensive experience.

Addresses the international use of administrative records for large-scale surveys, censuses, and other statistical purposesAdministrative Records for Survey Methodology is a comprehensive guide to improving the quality, cost-efficiency, and interpretability of surveys and censuses using administrative data research. Contributions from a team of internationally-recognized experts provide practical approaches for integrating administrative data in statistical surveys, and discuss the methodological issues--including concerns of privacy, confidentiality, and legality--involved in collecting and analyzing administrative records. Numerous real-world examples highlight technological and statistical innovations, helping readers gain a better understanding of both fundamental methods and advanced techniques for controlling data quality reducing total survey error.Divided into four sections, the first describes the basics of administrative records research and addresses disclosure limitation and confidentiality protection in linked data. Section two focuses on data quality and linking methodology, covering topics such as quality evaluation, measuring and controlling for non-consent bias, and cleaning and using administrative lists. The third section examines the use of administrative records in surveys and includes case studies of the Swedish register-based census and the administrative records applications used for the US 2020 Census. The book's final section discusses combining administrative and survey data to improve income measurement, enhancing health surveys with data linkage, and other uses of administrative data in evidence-based policymaking. This state-of-the-art resource:* Discusses important administrative data issues and suggests how administrative data can be integrated with more traditional surveys* Describes practical uses of administrative records for evidence-driven decisions in both public and private sectors* Emphasizes using interdisciplinary methodology and linking administrative records with other data sourcesExplores techniques to leverage administrative data to improve the survey frame, reduce nonresponse follow-up, assess coverage error, mesaure linkage non-consent bias, and perform small area estimation.Administrative Records for Survey Methodology is an indispensable reference and guide for statistical researchers and methodologists in academia, industry, and government, particularly census bureaus and national statistical offices, and an ideal supplemental text for undergraduate and graduate courses in data science, survey methodology, data collection, and data analysis methods.

Explore effective learning programs with the father of e-learning Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company, Second Edition presents best practices for building interactive, fun, and effective online learning programs.

This book aims to provide the scientific community with a novel and valuable approach based on fractal geometry concepts on the important properties and processes of diverse environmental systems. The interpretation of complex environmental systems using modern fractal approaches is compared and contrasted with the more classical approaches.

Warren Bennis writes,the bookfills me with equal amounts of admiration and envy. For the first time ever, Nanus defines for us what 'the vision thing' is all about. Successful leaders know that nothing drives an organization like an attractive, worthwhile, achievable vision for the future.

Introduces the key technologies of design and application using real world case studies ΓÇó Presents cuttingΓÇôedge technologies of the excitation system from a unique engineering perspective       ΓÇó Offers broad appeal to power system simulationists who require a better understanding of excitation systemsΓÇó Addresses conventional hydroΓÇôturbines, pumped storage units, steam turbines and nuclear power unitsΓÇó Providing an interdisciplinary examination of a range of applicationsΓÇó Written by a senior expert in the area of excitation system

A comprehensive resource that explores electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for aerospace systemsHandbook of Aerospace Electromagnetic Compatibility is a groundbreaking book on EMC for aerospace systems that addresses both aircraft and space vehicles. With contributions from an international panel of aerospace EMC experts, this important text deals with the testing of spacecraft components and subsystems, analysis of crosstalk and field coupling, aircraft communication systems, and much more. The text also includes information on lightning effects and testing, as well as guidance on design principles and techniques for lightning protection.The book offers an introduction to E³ models and techniques in aerospace systems and explores EMP effects on and technology for aerospace systems. Filled with the most up-to-date information, illustrative examples, descriptive figures, and helpful scenarios, Handbook of Aerospace Electromagnetic Compatibility is designed to be a practical information source. This vital guide to electromagnetic compatibility:* Provides information on a range of topics including grounding, coupling, test procedures, standards, and requirements* Offers discussions on standards for aerospace applications* Addresses aerospace EMC through the use of testing and theoretical approachesWritten for EMC engineers and practitioners, Handbook of Aerospace Electromagnetic Compatibility is a critical text for understanding EMC for aerospace systems.

Präsentiert eine einheitliche Herangehensweise an die parametrische Schätzung, Konfidenzintervalle, Hypothesentests und statistische Modelle, die in einzigartiger Weise auf der Likelihood-Funktion basieren.Dieses Fachbuch beschäftigt sich mit der mathematischen Statistik für Studenten im höheren Grundstudium und zu Beginn des Hauptstudiums. Die Kapitel zu Schätzung, Konfidenzintervallen, Hypothesentests und statistischen Modellen zusammengenommen legen den Schwerpunkt auf die Likelihood-Funktion. Wichtige Aspekte statistischer Modelle, wie Suffizienz, Verteilungen in der Exponentialfamilie und Eigenschaften großer Stichproben, stehen ebenfalls im Vordergrund. Mathematical Statistics: An Introduction to Likelihood Based Inference macht komplexe Themen zugänglich und verständlich, deckt viele Themen ausführlicher ab als herkömmliche Lehrbücher zur mathematischen Statistik. Das Buch enthält unzählige Beispiele, Fallstudien, Übungen (von einfach bis schwierig) sowie viele wichtige Theoreme der mathematischen Statistik, inklusive deren Nachweise.

A preeminent expert in the field explores new and exciting methodologies in the ever-growing field of robust statisticsUsed to develop data analytical methods, which are resistant to outlying observations in the data, while capable of detecting outliers, robust statistics is extremely useful for solving an array of common problems, such as estimating location, scale, and regression parameters. Written by an internationally recognized expert in the field of robust statistics, this book addresses a range of well-established techniques while exploring, in depth, new and exciting methodologies. Local robustness and global robustness are discussed, and problems of non-identifiability and adaptive estimation are considered. Rather than attempt an exhaustive investigation of robustness, the author provides readers with a timely review of many of the most important problems in statistical inference involving robust estimation, along with a brief look at confidence intervals for location. Throughout, the author meticulously links research in maximum likelihood estimation with the more general M-estimation methodology. Specific applications and R and some MATLAB subroutines with accompanying data sets--available both in the text and online--are employed wherever appropriate.Providing invaluable insights and guidance, Robustness Theory and Application:* Offers a balanced presentation of theory and applications within each topic-specific discussion* Features solved examples throughout which help clarify complex and/or difficult concepts* Meticulously links research in maximum likelihood type estimation with the more general M-estimation methodology* Delves into new methodologies which have been developed over the past decade without stinting on coverage of "tried-and-true" methodologies* Includes R and some MATLAB subroutines with accompanying data sets, which help illustrate the power of the methods describedRobustness Theory and Application is an important resource for all statisticians interested in the topic of robust statistics. This book encompasses both past and present research, making it a valuable supplemental text for graduate-level courses in robustness.

Principles of Econometrics, Fifth Edition, is an introductory book for undergraduate students in economics and finance, as well as first-year graduate students in a variety of fields that include economics, finance, accounting, marketing, public policy, sociology, law, and political science. Students will gain a working knowledge of basic econometrics so they can apply modeling, estimation, inference, and forecasting techniques when working with real-world economic problems. Readers will also gain an understanding of econometrics that allows them to critically evaluate the results of others' economic research and modeling, and that will serve as a foundation for further study of the field.This new edition of the highly-regarded econometrics text includes major revisions that both reorganize the content and present students with plentiful opportunities to practice what they have read in the form of chapter-end exercises.