First Course in Probability, A (7th Edition)

Type

Book

Authors

Ross ( Ross, Sheldon )

ISBN 10

0131856626

ISBN 13

9780131856622

Tags

Probability & Statistics, Statistics

Description

This introduction presents the mathematical theory of probability for readers in the fields of engineering and the sciences who possess knowledge of elementary calculus. Presents new examples and exercises throughout. Offers a new section that presents an elegant way of computing the moments of random variables defined as the number of events that occur. Gives applications to binomial, hypergeometric, and negative hypergeometric random variables, as well as random variables resulting from coupon collecting and match models. Provides additional results on inclusion-exclusion identity, Poisson paradigm, multinomial distribution, and bivariate normal distribution A useful reference for engineering and science professionals. - from Amzon

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