{"product_id":"transportation-statistics-and-microsimulation-clifford-spiegelman-9781439800232","title":"Transportation Statistics and Microsimulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy discussing statistical concepts in the context of transportation planning and operations, \u003cstrong\u003eTransportation Statistics and Microsimulation\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the necessary background for making informed transportation-related decisions. It explains the \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e behind standard methods and uses real-world transportation examples and problems to illustrate key concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tools and Methods to Solve Transportation Problems\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eClassroom-tested at Texas A\u0026amp;M University, the text covers the statistical techniques most frequently employed by transportation and pavement professionals. To familiarize readers with the underlying theory and equations, it contains problems that can be solved using statistical software. The authors encourage the use of SAS's JMP package, which enables users to interactively explore and visualize data. Students can buy their own copy of JMP at a reduced price via a postcard in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical Examples Show How the Methods Are Used in Action\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the authors' extensive application of statistical techniques in transportation research and teaching, this textbook explicitly defines the underlying assumptions of the techniques and shows how they are used in practice. It presents terms from both a statistical and a transportation perspective, making conversations between transportation professionals and statisticians smoother and more productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clifford Spiegelman,Eun Sug Park,Laurence R. Rilett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439800235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439800232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 324","brand":"Clifford Spiegelman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088260935935,"sku":"9781439800232","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d348359c-953e-4fcb-bbf4-b871a585b774.jpg?v=1769103930","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/transportation-statistics-and-microsimulation-clifford-spiegelman-9781439800232","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}