Parameter Estimation for Scientists and Engineers

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.