{ "item_title" : "The Adjustment Of Observations", "item_author" : [" Thomas Wallace Wright", "John Fillmore Hayford "], "item_description" : "The book The Adjustment of Observations: By the Method of Least Squares with Applications to Geodetic Work was written by Thomas Wallace Wright in 1906. The book focuses on the method of least squares, which is a statistical technique used to find the best fit for a set of data points. The book explains how to apply this method to geodetic work, which involves measuring and mapping the earth's surface.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the method of least squares. The first chapter provides an introduction to the method and explains how it can be used to adjust observations. The second chapter covers the theory behind the method, including the normal equations and the method of solving them.The third chapter focuses on the practical application of the method, including how to compute the necessary quantities and how to use them to adjust observations. The fourth chapter covers the use of the method in geodetic work, including how to adjust measurements of angles, distances, and heights.The book includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the concepts and apply them to real-world problems. Overall, The Adjustment of Observations is a comprehensive guide to the method of least squares and its application to geodetic work, making it a valuable resource for anyone working in this field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/43/724/296/1437242960_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "46.95", "online_price" : "46.95", "our_price" : "46.95", "club_price" : "46.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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