A first course in probability

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KEY BENEFIT: A First Course in Probability, Eighth Edition, features clear and intuitive explanations of the mathematics of probability theory, outstanding problem sets, and a variety of diverse examples and applications. This book is ideal for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate level introduction to probability for math, science, engineering and business students. It assumes a background in elementary calculus.

KEY TOPICS: Combinatorial Analysis; Axioms of Probability; Conditional Probability and Independence; Random Variables; Continuous Random Variables; Jointly Distributed Random Variables; Properties of Expectation; Limit Theorems; Additional Topics in Probability; Simulation

MARKET: For all readers interested in probability and statistics.

A First Course in Probability, Fourth Edition, thoroughly presents the mathematics of probability theory as well as the many diverse applications of the subject. Fundamental concepts such as the principles of combinational analysis, key to computing probabilities, and the axioms of probability theory are thoroughly covered early on. The author's concise writing style and refined textual organization covers topics such as conditional probability and independence of events, conditioning, expectation, and discrete, continuous, and jointly distributed random variables with unparalleled clarity. Interesting exercises and numerous worked examples solidly reinforce concepts.