Introduction to probability models (Probability and mathematical statistics, v. 10) - Hardcover

Ross, Sheldon M

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0125984502 ISBN 13: 9780125984508

Publisher: Academic Press, 1972

Synopsis

probability & Mathematica

About this title

About the Author:

Sheldon M. Ross is a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. in statistics at Stanford University in 1968. He has published many technical articles and textbooks in the areas of statistics and applied probability. Among his texts are A First Course in Probability, Introduction to Probability Models, Stochastic Processes, and Introductory Statistics. Professor Ross is the founding and continuing editor of the journal Probability in the Engineering and Informational Sciences. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and a recipient of the Humboldt US Senior Scientist Award.

Review:

"The strength of the book is that it overviews quite a number of disciplines. it is perfect for actuaries...This is a fascinating introduction to applications from a variety of disciplines. Any curious student will love this book." - Jean Lemaire, university of Pennsylvania, Wharton School "The examples, like the excersises are great. Ross mixes elementary examples to illustrate concept and formula basics with advanced examples pulled from every imaginable discipline." - Matt Carlton, California Polytechnic State University

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0125984502
• ISBN 13: 9780125984508
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272