Elementary Probability
Elementary Probability
This fully revised and updated new edition of the well established textbook affords a clear introduction to the theory of probability. Topics covered include conditional probability, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, generating functions and limit theorems, and an introduction to Markov chains. The text is accessible to undergraduate students and provides numerous examples and exercises to help develop the important skills necessary for problem solving.
First Edition Hb (1994): 0-521-42028-8
First Edition Pb (1994): 0-521-42183-7
- An update of a classic textbook
- All material class-tested for many years
- Author's reputation as an expositor and teacher is superb
Reviews & endorsements
"...this book is a superb resource of theory and application. You may never need to buy another book on probability." The Mathematical Gazette
"Excellent! A vast number of well-chosen worked examples and exercises guide the reader through the basic theory of probability at the elementary level....an excellent text." International Statistics Institute
Product details
- Published: August 2003
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780521534284
- Length: 540 pages
- Dimensions: 250 × 180 × 36 mm
- Weight: 0.9kg
- Availability: Available
Table of Contents
- 1. Probability
- 2. Conditional probability and independence
- 3. Counting
- 4. Random variables: distribution and expectation
- 5. Random vectors: independence and dependence
- 6. Generating functions and their applications
- 7. Continuous random variables
- 8. Jointly continuous random variables
- 9. Markov chains
- Appendix.
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