Elementary probability

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Elementary probability

by David Stirzaker

Cambridge University Press, 2003

2nd ed

  • : pbk
  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Now available in a fully revised and updated second edition, this well established textbook provides a straightforward introduction to the theory of probability. The presentation is entertaining without any sacrifice of rigour; important notions are covered with the clarity that the subject demands. Topics covered include conditional probability, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, basic combinatorics, generating functions and limit theorems, and an introduction to Markov chains. The text is accessible to undergraduate students and provides numerous worked examples and exercises to help build the important skills necessary for problem solving.

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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Details

  • NCID
    BA6408686X
  • ISBN
    • 0521534283
    • 0521833442
  • LCCN
    2002042904
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 524 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
  • Classification
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