Theoretical Statistics

Theoretical Statistics provides a systematic statement of the theory of statistics that emphasizes general concepts rather than mathematical rigor. Chapters one through three provide an overview of statistics and discuss some of the basic philosophical ideas and problems behind statistical procedures. Chapters four and five cover hypothesis testing with simple and null hypotheses, respectively. Subsequent chapters discuss non-parametrics, interval estimation, point estimation, asymptotics, Bayesian procedures, and deviation theory. Student familiarity with standard statistical techniques is assumed.