An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling

Taylor, Howard M.; Karlin, Samuel

ISBN 10: 0126848858 / ISBN 13: 9780126848854

Published by Academic Pr, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling
• Publisher: Academic Pr
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0126848858
• ISBN 13: 9780126848854
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: UsedAcceptable
• Weight: 35 ounces

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Synopsis

In this revised edition, the number of exercises has been doubled, and Wald's equation has been added along with examples of sum quota sampling. Chapters are organized around several prototype classes of stochastic processes featuring Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, Poisson processes and renewal theory, the evolution of branching events, and queueing models. Solutions to selected exercises are included. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author

Howard E. Taylor is a research chemist with the National Research Program, Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey located in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Taylor has played a major role over the past 25 years in the development of plasma spectrometric techniques in analytical chemistry, as reflected in his more than 150 technical publications and the presentation of numerous papers at national and international technical meetings. He has served as faculty affiliate at Colorado State University and has taught American Chemical Society Short Courses for more than 15 years.