ABSTRACT
Examines classic algorithms, geometric diagrams, and mechanical principles for enhancing visualization of statistical estimation procedures and mathematical concepts in physics, engineering, and computer programming.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 2|16 pages
Abstract Geometrical and Mechanical Representations
Abstract Geometrical and Mechanical Representations Likelihood Functions 2.1.1 Likelihood Functions as Abstract
chapter 3|34 pages
Mechanical Models for Multidimensional Medians
Mechanical Models for Multidimensional Medians Dimensional Medians 3.1.1 Potential Energy Models for
chapter 4|34 pages
Method of Least Squared Deviations
Method of Least Squared Deviations Means 4.1.1 Mechanical Models for One-
chapter 5|46 pages
Method of Least Absolute Deviation
Method of Least Absolute Deviation Medians 5.1.1 Mechanical Models for One-
chapter 6|20 pages
Minimax Absolute Deviation Method
Minimax Absolute Deviation Method Means 6.1.1 Observation Space Representation
chapter 7|14 pages
Method of Least Median of Squared Deviations
Method of Least Median of Squared Deviations Means 7.1.1 Heuristic Derivation of the Least
chapter 10|12 pages
Method of Averages and Curve Fitting by Splines
Method of Averages and Curve Fitting by Splines Multivariate Means 10.1.1 One-Dimensional Means
