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This popular textbook gives a clear account of the principles of the main statistical methods used in modern analytical laboratories. Such methods underpin high quality analyses in areas such as the safety of food, water and medicines, environmental monitoring, and chemical manufacturing. The treatment throughout emphasises the underlying statistical ideas, and no detailed knowledge of mathematics is required. There are numerous worked examples, including the use of Microsoft Excel and Minitab, and a large number of student exercises, many of them based on examples from the analytical literature.
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Sixth edition James N Miller & Jane C Miller Professor James Miller is Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Loughborough University. He has published numerous reviews and papers on analytical techniques and been awarded the SAC Silver Medal, the Theophilus Redwood Lectureship and the SAC Gold Medal by the Royal Society of Chemsitry. A past President of the Analytical Division of the RSC, he is a former member of the Society’s Council and has served on the editorial boards of many analytical and spectroscopic journals. Dr Jane Miller completed a PhD at Cambridge University’s Cavendish Laboratory and is an experienced teacher of mathematics and physics at higher education and 6th form levels. She holds an MSc in Applied Statistics and is the author of several specialist A-level statistics texts. This popular textbook gives a clear account of the principles of the main statistical methods used in modern analytical laboratories. Such methods underpin high-quality analyses in areas such as the safety of food, water and medicines, environmental monitoring, and chemical manufacturing. The treatment throughout emphasises the underlying statistical ideas, and no detailed knowledge of mathematics is required. There are numerous worked examples, including the use of Microsoft Excel and Minitab, and a large number of student exercises, many of them based on examples from the analytical literature. Features of the new edition • introduction to Bayesian methods • additions to cover method validation and sampling uncertainty • extended treatment of robust statistics • new material on experimental design • additions to sections on regression and calibration methods • updated Instructor’s Manual • improved website including further exercises for lecturers and students at www.pearsoned.co.uk/Miller This book is aimed at undergraduate and graduate courses in Analytical Chemistry and related topics. It will also be a valuable resource for researchers and chemists working in analytical chemistry. Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry Sixth edition Miller & Miller Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry Sixth edition James N Miller Jane C Miller www.pearson-books.com CVR_MILL0422_06_SE_CVR.indd 1 26/3/10 16:11:58 Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry Sixth Edition We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in chemistry, bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Prentice Hall, we craft high quality print and electronic publications which help readers to understand and apply their content, whether studying or at work. To find out more about the complete range of our publishing, please visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk James N. Miller Jane C. Miller Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry Sixth Edition Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned