Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (Wiley Series in Probability and Mathematical Statistics) - Softcover

Ross, S.M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471608157 ISBN 13: 9780471608158

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 1988

Synopsis

The fundamental concepts and applications of probability and statistics are clearly explained in this comprehensive introductory text. After a general overview of the subject, it considers special types of random variables using several examples which illustrate their wide variety of applications. The book also examines their calculation and presents computer programs that calculate their probability distribution and other distributions. There is coverage of sampling, and among the other topics discussed are hypothesis testing; regression, both simple and linear; and problems related to life testing. Also included is a diskette of 35 programs for the IBM PC, giving exact answers or approximations where appropriate.

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Book Description

The new edition of Ross's bestseller for engineers and scientists, featuring famously clear exposition and examples

From the Publisher

Reviews fundamental concepts and applications of probability and statistics. After a general overview, it considers special types of random variables, using examples which illustrate their wide variety of applications. Also examines their calculation and presents computer programs that calculate the probability distribution, and the inverses of binomial, poisson, normal, t, F, and Chi-square distributions. Coverage includes such topics as the sample mean, sample variance, sample median, as well as histograms, empirical distribution functions, and stem-and-leaf plots. A program for computing sample mean and sample variance for a given data set is included. A diskette of 35 programs for the IBM PC is available, giving exact answers or approximations where appropriate.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0471608157
• ISBN 13: 9780471608158
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English