Re: Good book on mathematical statistics

In article <1116669098.145557.136600@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<demiourgos@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>This subject has been raised a few times, but I think I need something
>a bit different from what most people look for. I'm looking for a
>comprehensive book on mathematical statistics. I have very good
>mathematical background and the book should be grad. level, but being
>comprehensive is more important than having rigorous proofs. I have to
>get un understanding of most topics of modern mathematical statistics.
>Currently I'm considering two most recommended choices :

>Statistical Inference
>by George Casella, Roger L. Berger

>Mathematical Statistics: Basic Ideas and Selected Topics, Vol I (2nd
>Edition)
>by Peter J. Bickel, Kjell A. Doksum

>Any suggestions ?

The 2nd edition of Bickel and Doksum is both at a higher
mathematical level and more comprehensive than that of
Casella and Berger.

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