Statistical Challenges in Astronomy

By Eric D. Feigelson

Book Overview

The quantity and quality of astronomical data has increased by orders of magnitude in recent years; similarly, statistical methodologies have also made great strides recently. This volume shows how powerful synergies emerge when astronomers and statisticians join in examining astrostatistical problems and approaches. Its principal theme is the statistical methods needed to model fundamental characteristics of the early universe on its largest scales.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441930485
• ISBN13: 9781441930484
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"