Parameter Estimation for Scientists and Engineers

Preface. 1 Introduction. 2 Parametric Models of Observations. 3 Distributions of Observations. 4 Precision and Accuracy. 5 Precise and Accurate Estimation. 6 Numerical Methods for Parameter Estimation. 7 Solutions or Partial Solutions to Problems. Appendix A: Statistical Results. Appendix B: Vectors and Matrices. Appendix C: Positive Semidefinite and Positive Definite Matrices. Appendix D: Vector and Matrix Differentiation. References. Topic Index.