The normal distribution is widely known and used by scientists and engineers. However, there are many cases when the normal distribution is not appropriate, due to the data being skewed. Rather than leaving you to search through journal articles, advanced theoretical monographs, or introductory texts for alternative distributions, the Handbook of E

Nabendu Pal, Chun Jin, Wooi K. Lim

GENERAL STATISTICAL THEORY. Basic Concepts. Some Common Probability Distributions. Concepts of Statistical Inference. Elements of Decision Theory. Computational Aspects. EXPONENTIAL AND OTHER POSITIVELY SKEWED DISTRIBUTIONS WITH APPLICATIONS. Exponential Distribution. Gamma Distribution. Weibull Distribution. Extreme Value Distributions. System Reliability. Bibliography. Selected Statistical Tables. Index.