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Craig Adam - Essential Mathematics and Statistics for Forensic Science - 9780470742532 - V9780470742532
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Essential Mathematics and Statistics for Forensic Science

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Description for Essential Mathematics and Statistics for Forensic Science Paperback. * Offers a unique mix of mathematics and statistics topics,specifically tailored to a forensic science undergraduatedegree. * All topics illustrated with examples from the forensic sciencediscipline. * Written in an accessible, student-friendly way to engageinterest and enhance learning and confidence. Num Pages: 366 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKVF1; PBT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 21. Weight in Grams: 612.
This text is an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the wide range of mathematical and statistical tools needed by the forensic scientist in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of experimental measurements.

From a basis of high school mathematics, the book develops essential quantitative analysis techniques within the context of a broad range of forensic applications. This clearly structured text focuses on developing core mathematical skills together with an understanding of the calculations associated with the analysis of experimental work, including an emphasis on the use of graphs and the evaluation of uncertainties. Through a broad study of probability and statistics, ... Read more

Its broad scope and forensically focused coverage make this book an essential text for students embarking on any degree course in forensic science or forensic analysis, as well as an invaluable reference for post-graduate students and forensic professionals.

Key features:

  • Offers a unique mix of mathematics and statistics topics, specifically tailored to a forensic science undergraduate degree.
  • All topics illustrated with examples from the forensic science discipline.
  • Written in an accessible, student-friendly way to engage interest and enhance learning and confidence.
  • Assumes only a basic high-school level prior mathematical knowledge.
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
366
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
644g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470742532
SKU
V9780470742532
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Craig Adam
Craig Adam has over twenty years experience in teaching mathematics within the context of science at degree level. Initially this was within the physics discipline, but more recently he has developed and taught courses in mathematics and statistics for students in forensic science. As head of natural sciences at Staffordshire University in 1998, he led the initial development of forensic ... Read more

Reviews for Essential Mathematics and Statistics for Forensic Science
"The book's main selling point is its pedagogical approach to make the contents relevant to the intended audience by using subject-specific examples. This is successful in the main, with examples originating from a wide variety of areas in forensic science, so that neither the forensic biologist nor the forensic chemist or physicist need to feel neglected. It is even more ... Read more

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