A First Course In Probability

Ross, Sheldon M.

ISBN 10: 0131856626 / ISBN 13: 9780131856622

Published by Pearson College Div, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Course In Probability
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131856626
• ISBN 13: 9780131856622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

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.