Giovanni Motta

This book introduces factor analysis methods for the study of multivariate stochastic processes whose structure evolves over time. It introduces the theory of factor analysis and evolutionary stochastic processes and combines that to study evolutionary factor models. The book includes many real examples to illustrate applications from such fields as macroeconomics, finance, neuroscience, communication, and psychology. MATLAB® and R code is included throughout the book for implementation of the methods.

This book has been written for students and researchers who wish to gain a working knowledge of time series analysis as applied in biomedical sciences. While intended as a text for graduate and undergraduate students in statistics and biostatistics, it covers a wide range of parametric, nonparametric and multi-scale methods for the analysis of stochastic processes coming from biology, medicine, epidemiology and neuroscience. The book assumes only a basic knowledge of calculus, matrix algebra and elementary statistics.

Data compression is one of the most important fields and tools in modern computing. From archiving data, to CD-ROMs, and from coding theory to image analysis, many facets of modern computing rely upon data compression. This book provides a comprehensive reference for the many different types and methods of compression. Included are a detailed and helpful taxonomy, analysis of most common methods, and discussions on the use and comparative benefits of methods and description of "how to" use them. Detailed descriptions and explanations of the most well-known and frequently used compression methods are covered in a self-contained fashion, with an accessible style and technical level for specialists and non-specialists.