An Introduction to Statistical Modeling of Extreme Values

by Stuart Coles

Book Overview

Directly oriented towards real practical application, this book develops both the basic theoretical framework of extreme value models and the statistical inferential techniques for using these models in practice. Intended for statisticians and non-statisticians alike, the theoretical treatment is elementary, with heuristics often replacing detailed mathematical proof. Most aspects of extreme modeling techniques are covered, including historical techniques...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849968748
• ISBN13: 9781849968744
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"