Choice Against Chance: Introduction to Statistical Decision Theory - livre d'occasion

This book provides a readable, elementary introduction to decision-making under uncertainty. The relationship and correspondence of mathematical models to reality are stressed, leading student and specialists in many fields to see the variety of potential applications of statistical decision theory. A special feature of the book is that concepts are presented with a wealth of concrete, realistic examples and exercises which serve to 'fix' the reader's understanding of the theoretical principles involved. No mathematics beyond high school algebra is required.