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Oxford Reference

Dictionaries of Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.

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CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics

A compendium of mathematical definitions, formulas, figures, tabulations, and references. Entires are extensively cross-referenced, not only to related entries, but also to many external sites on the Internet. The most useful, interesting, and entertaining aspects of topics are discussed in addition to their technical definitions. This edition includes in many of its entries the precise Mathematica commands that allow you to implement formulas, perform calculations, construct graphical displays, and generate remarkable mathematical illustrations.

Call Number:
Ref QA5 .W45 2003

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Encyclopaedia of Mathematics
6 volumes + 3 supplements

A translation with updates of the Soviet Mathematical Encyclopaedia, it aims to be a reference work for all parts of mathematics. Contains over 6000 articles including survey articles; concrete problems, results, and techniques; and short definitions.

Call Number:
Ref QA5 .M3713 1995

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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mathematics
4 volumes

Comprises all significant results, in all fields of mathematics, pure and applied, from the elementary to the advanced level. From the Japan Mathematical Society, this is an English translation of the 3rd edition of the Japanese work.

Call Number:
Ref QA5 .I8313 1987

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Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor

 

Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics

Some 3500 terms are defined in all areas of statistics, including medical, survey, theoretical, applied, etc. In addition short biographies are given of over 100 important statisticians. Includes references.

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Ref QA276.14 .E84 2002

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Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences
9 volumes

Provides information about an extensive selection of topics concerned with statistical theory and the applications of statistical methods in various more or less scientific fields of activity.

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Ref QA276.14 .E5

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CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae

Tables, formulae, equations, and descriptions covering numbers, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, special functions, numerical methods, probability, and statistics.

Call Number:
Ref QA47 M315 1996

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Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor

 

Handbook of Differential Equations

A compiliation of the most important and widely applicable methods for solving and approximating differential equations. Provides convenient access to these methods and contains examples showing their use.

Call Number:
Ref QA371 .Z88 1989

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Table of Integrals, Series, and Products

A compilation of thousands of integrals and special functions that arise in all aspects of mathematics and its applications.

Call Number:
Ref QA55 .G6613 2000

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A Dictionary of Quotations in Mathematics

Contains almost 3,000 quotations, arranged under 38 chapters and 389 subsections, over a spectrum stretching to infinity. A few of the many areas covered: the God hypothesis, historical origins, linguistics, the arts, mathematicians themselves, logic, real and idealized space, number theory, algebra, computers, probability theory, and statistics. Useful for speeches, papers, and presentations. Indexed by author and keyword.

Call Number:
Ref QA99 .D53 2002

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"Statistically Speaking"

A book of quotations bringing together the best expressed thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to the disciplines of probability and statistics.

Call Number:
Ref QA47 M315 1996

Location:
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