Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: cosmology, physical, observational
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 1992-02-28
List price: $140.00
ISBN-10: 0521419964
ISBN-13: 9780521419963

This book records the proceedings of the Second Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics at which eight eminent figures in cosmology gathered to discuss research in this exciting field. They portray a vision of modern cosmology that ranges from the most recent ideas on the early universe, discussed by V.N. Lukash and I.D. Novikov, to current studies about large scale structure in the universe presented by B. Jones and J. Einasto. Hubert Reeves and Bernard Pagel pay special attention to the theoretical and observational aspects of primordial nucleosynthesis and to the microwave background

Author: Paul R. Rosenbaum
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: studies, observational
Number of Pages: 375
Published: 2002-01-08
List price: $119.00
ISBN-10: 0387989676
ISBN-13: 9780387989679

An Observational study is an empiric investigation of the effects caused by a treatment, policy , or intervention in which it is not possible to assign subjects at random to treatment or control, as would be done in a controlled experiment. Observational studies are common in most fields that study the effects of treatments on people. The second edition of "Observational Studies" is about 50 percent longer than the first edition, with many new examples and methods. There are new chapters on nonadditive models for treatment effects (Chapter 5) and planning observational studies (Chapter 11) an

Author: Bertrand M. Roehner
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: econophysics, observational, study, speculation, patterns
Number of Pages: 252
Published: 2005-07-14
List price: $39.99
ISBN-10: 0521675731
ISBN-13: 9780521675734

The main objective of this book is to show that behind the bewildering diversity of historical speculative episodes, it is possible to find hidden regularities. Speculative bubbles require the study of various episodes in order for a comparative perspective to be obtained and the analysis developed in this book follows a few simple but unconventional ideas. To that end, the author demonstrates how some of the basic concepts of dynamical system theory, such as the notions of impulse response, reaction times and frequency analysis, play an instrumental role in describing and predicting speculati

Author: Paul R. Rosenbaum
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: statistics, series, springer, studies, observational
Number of Pages: 389
Published: 2010-12-01
List price: $119.00
ISBN-10: 1441931910
ISBN-13: 9781441931917

A sound statistical account of the principles and methods for the design and analysis of observational studies. Readers are assumed to have a working knowledge of basic probability and statistics, but otherwise the account is reasonably self- contained. Throughout there are extended discussions of actual observational studies to illustrate the ideas discussed, drawn from topics as diverse as smoking and lung cancer, lead in children, nuclear weapons testing, and placement programs for students. As a result, many researchers will find this an invaluable companion in their work.

Author: Paul R. Rosenbaum
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: series, statistics, springer, studies, observational, design
Number of Pages: 385
Published: 2009-11-05
List price: $89.95
ISBN-10: 1441912126
ISBN-13: 9781441912121

An observational study is an empiric investigation of effects caused by treatments when randomized experimentation is unethical or infeasible. Observational studies are common in most fields that study the effects of treatments on people, including medicine, economics, epidemiology, education, psychology, political science and sociology. The quality and strength of evidence provided by an observational study is determined largely by its design. Design of Observational Studies is both an introduction to statistical inference in observational studies and a detailed discussion of the principles t

Authors:D. Scott Birney, Guillermo Gonzalez, David Oesper,
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: astronomy, observational
Number of Pages: 322
Published: 2006-07-24
List price: $66.00
ISBN-10: 0521853702
ISBN-13: 9780521853705

The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters include discussions of optical telescopes, detectors, photometry, variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solar observations. This edition con

Authors:Jennifer L. Kelsey, Alice S. Whittemore, Alfred S.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: epidemiology, observational, methods
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 1996-05-23
List price: $62.50
ISBN-10: 0195083776
ISBN-13: 9780195083774

Providing a comprehensive picture of the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of non-experimental studies of both infectious and non-infectious diseases, the Second Edition of this widely used text has been thoroughly updated to take into account the numerous developments in epidemiology over the past decade. Since the first edition was published in 1986, additional sources of data have become available through the increasing use of computerized records for health-related purposes. Also, a better understanding of the uses and limitations of certain epidemiologic concepts has been gain