Modern statistical methods for astronomy :
by Feigelson, Eric D.
Published by : Cambridge University Press, (Cambridge ; | New York :) Physical details: xviii, 476 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. ISBN:9780521767279 (hardback). Year: 2012
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 434-461) and index.
"Modern astronomical research is beset with a vast range of statistical challenges, ranging from reducing data from megadatasets to characterizing an amazing variety of variable celestial objects or testing astrophysical theory. Yet most astronomers still use a narrow suite of traditional statistical methods. Linking astronomy to the world of modern statistics, this volume is a unique resource, introducing astronomers to advanced statistics through ready-to-use code in the public-domain R statistical software environment"--
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