Author | : Ruma Falk |
Publisher | : A K Peters/CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1993-04-15 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ruma Falk |
Publisher | : A K Peters/CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1993-04-15 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : F.M. Dekking |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 485 |
Release | : 2006-03-30 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1846281687 |
Suitable for self study Use real examples and real data sets that will be familiar to the audience Introduction to the bootstrap is included – this is a modern method missing in many other books
Author | : Henk Tijms |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2012-06-14 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1139511076 |
Understanding Probability is a unique and stimulating approach to a first course in probability. The first part of the book demystifies probability and uses many wonderful probability applications from everyday life to help the reader develop a feel for probabilities. The second part, covering a wide range of topics, teaches clearly and simply the basics of probability. This fully revised third edition has been packed with even more exercises and examples and it includes new sections on Bayesian inference, Markov chain Monte-Carlo simulation, hitting probabilities in random walks and Brownian motion, and a new chapter on continuous-time Markov chains with applications. Here you will find all the material taught in an introductory probability course. The first part of the book, with its easy-going style, can be read by anybody with a reasonable background in high school mathematics. The second part of the book requires a basic course in calculus.
Author | : Henk Tijms |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 407 |
Release | : 2007-07-26 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1139465457 |
In this fully revised second edition of Understanding Probability, the reader can learn about the world of probability in an informal way. The author demystifies the law of large numbers, betting systems, random walks, the bootstrap, rare events, the central limit theorem, the Bayesian approach and more. This second edition has wider coverage, more explanations and examples and exercises, and a new chapter introducing Markov chains, making it a great choice for a first probability course. But its easy-going style makes it just as valuable if you want to learn about the subject on your own, and high school algebra is really all the mathematical background you need.
Author | : Michael J. Evans |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 704 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780716747420 |
Unlike traditional introductory math/stat textbooks, Probability and Statistics: The Science of Uncertainty brings a modern flavor based on incorporating the computer to the course and an integrated approach to inference. From the start the book integrates simulations into its theoretical coverage, and emphasizes the use of computer-powered computation throughout.* Math and science majors with just one year of calculus can use this text and experience a refreshing blend of applications and theory that goes beyond merely mastering the technicalities. They'll get a thorough grounding in probability theory, and go beyond that to the theory of statistical inference and its applications. An integrated approach to inference is presented that includes the frequency approach as well as Bayesian methodology. Bayesian inference is developed as a logical extension of likelihood methods. A separate chapter is devoted to the important topic of model checking and this is applied in the context of the standard applied statistical techniques. Examples of data analyses using real-world data are presented throughout the text. A final chapter introduces a number of the most important stochastic process models using elementary methods. *Note: An appendix in the book contains Minitab code for more involved computations. The code can be used by students as templates for their own calculations. If a software package like Minitab is used with the course then no programming is required by the students.
Author | : Hossein Pishro-Nik |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 746 |
Release | : 2014-08-15 |
Genre | : Probabilities |
ISBN | : 9780990637202 |
The book covers basic concepts such as random experiments, probability axioms, conditional probability, and counting methods, single and multiple random variables (discrete, continuous, and mixed), as well as moment-generating functions, characteristic functions, random vectors, and inequalities; limit theorems and convergence; introduction to Bayesian and classical statistics; random processes including processing of random signals, Poisson processes, discrete-time and continuous-time Markov chains, and Brownian motion; simulation using MATLAB and R.
Author | : John J. Kinney |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2009-05-06 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780470486962 |
An accessible and engaging introduction to the study of probability and statistics Utilizing entertaining real-world examples, A Probability and Statistics Companion provides aunique, interesting, and accessible introduction to probability and statistics. This one-of-a-kind book delves into practical topics that are crucial in the analysis of sample surveys and experimentation. This handy book contains introductory explanations of the major topics in probability and statistics, including hypothesis testing and regression, while also delving into more advanced topics such as the analysis of sample surveys, analysis of experimental data, and statistical process control. The book recognizes that there are many sampling techniques that can actually improve on simple random sampling, and in addition, an introduction to the design of experiments is provided to reflect recent advances in conducting scientific experiments. This blend of coverage results in the development of a deeper understanding and solid foundation for the study of probability and statistics. Additional topical coverage includes: Probability and sample spaces Choosing the best candidate Acceptance sampling Conditional probability Random variables and discrete probability distributions Waiting time problems Continuous probability distributions Statistical inference Nonparametric methods Least squares and medians Recursions and probability Each chapter contains exercises and explorations for readers who wish to conduct independent projects or investigations. The discussion of most methods is complemented with applications to engaging, real-world scenarios such as winning speeds at the Indianapolis 500 and predicting winners of the World Series. In addition, the book enhances the visual nature of the subject with numerous multidimensional graphical representations of the presented examples. A Probability and Statistics Companion is an excellent book for introductory probability and statistics courses at the undergraduate level. It is also a valuable reference for professionals who use statistical concepts to make informed decisions in their day-to-day work.
Author | : David F. Anderson |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 447 |
Release | : 2017-11-02 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 110824498X |
This classroom-tested textbook is an introduction to probability theory, with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications. Introduction to Probability covers the material precisely, while avoiding excessive technical details. After introducing the basic vocabulary of randomness, including events, probabilities, and random variables, the text offers the reader a first glimpse of the major theorems of the subject: the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem. The important probability distributions are introduced organically as they arise from applications. The discrete and continuous sides of probability are treated together to emphasize their similarities. Intended for students with a calculus background, the text teaches not only the nuts and bolts of probability theory and how to solve specific problems, but also why the methods of solution work.
Author | : Ruma Falk |
Publisher | : A K Peters/CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1997-09-15 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9781568810713 |
This popular problem collection is now available in paperback to be used for self study and in conjunction with basic courses in probability and statistics. Its strength lies in the originality of the problems which have been extensively tested in teaching by the author and others.