Good Writing in Mathematical Statistics
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Good writing style for papers in mathematical statistics is important for two reasons. First it enhances a paper's chances to be accepted for publication. Second the literature has grown to the point that keeping up with it makes careful presentation imperative. This paper gives suggestions for improvement in two directions: presentation of mathematics and organization of papers.
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Eective writing in mathematical statistics
Care should be taken in the writing of papers in mathematical statistics for two reasons. First this enhances a paper's chances to be accepted for publication in a top journal. Second the contributions of a paper will reach a wider audience if the main ideas are easily accessible. This paper gives suggestions for improvement in two directions: presentation of mathematics and organization of pap...
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