Probability Theory: A First Course in Probability Theory and Statistics (De Gruyter Textbook) - Softcover

Linde, Werner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3111324842 ISBN 13: 9783111324845

Publisher: De Gruyter, 2024

Synopsis

This book is intended as an introduction to Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics for students in mathematics, the physical sciences, engineering, and related fields. It is based on the author’s 25 years of experience teaching probability and is squarely aimed at helping students overcome common difficulties in learning the subject. The focus of the book is an explanation of the theory, mainly by the use of many examples. Whenever possible, proofs of stated results are provided. All sections conclude with a short list of problems. The book also includes several optional sections on more advanced topics. This textbook would be ideal for use in a first course in Probability Theory.

Contents:
Probabilities
Conditional Probabilities and Independence
Random Variables and Their Distribution
Operations on Random Variables
Expected Value, Variance, and Covariance
Normally Distributed Random Vectors
Limit Theorems

Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Mathematical Statistics
Appendix
Bibliography
Index

About this title

About the Author

Werner Linde studied Mathematics at the University of Jena, where he became Professor in 1989. He had several visiting positions, i.a. in Madrid, Knoxville, Paris VI and in Lille. From 2013 till 2018 he taught at the University of Delaware. Since that time, he is Emeritus at the University of Jena. Published about 70 mathematical papers and is author of 5 textbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3111324842
• ISBN 13: 9783111324845
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 500