Elementary Probability for Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521867566)

This clear and lively introduction to probability theory concentrates on the results that are the most useful for applications, including combinatorial probability and Markov chains. Concise and focused, it is designed for a one-semester introductory course in probability for students who have some familiarity with basic calculus. Reflecting the author's philosophy that the best way to learn probability is to see it in action, there are more than 350 problems and 200 examples. The examples contain all the old standards such as the birthday problem and Monty Hall, but also include a number of applications not found in other books, from areas as broad ranging as genetics, sports, finance, and inventory management.

Author: Rick Durrett
ISBN-10: 0521867568
ISBN-13: 9780521867566
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2009
Pages: 254
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 10.12h x 7.63w x 0.82d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2010