It is believed that new types of computing machines will be constructed to exploit quantum mechanics for an exponential speed advantage in solving certain problems compared with classical computers 9.

This article discusses practical problems in connexion with the taking of sample surveys for demographic inquiries in undeveloped countries. The discussion is divided into three main topics, dealing ...

Networks are a popular tool for representing elements in a system and their interconnectedness. Many observed networks can be viewed as only samples of some true underlying network. Such is frequently ...

Manual process sampling plays an important role in controlling product quality, detecting corrosion and ensuring processes are operating as expected. But it doesn’t always get the attention it ...

Material selection is seldom as easy as pulling an available tube from the stock room. Good sample transport system design incorporates various factors in material selection. These include surface ...

It's not feasible to contact every member of the population, so only a sample, or a subset, of that population is included when conducting statistical research. The assumption is that the sample is ...