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Probability with applications in engineering, science, and technology / Matthew A. Carlton and Jay L. Devore.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Springer texts in statisticsPublication details: New York : Springer, 2014.Description: xxxii, 776 p. ; illustrations (some color)ISBN:
  • 9781493903948 (hard cover : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 519.2 23 C285
Contents:
1. Probability -- 2. Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distributions -- 3. Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distributions -- 4. Joint probability distributions and their applications -- 5. The Basics of Statistical Inference -- 6. Markov chains -- 7. Random processes -- 8. Introduction to signal processing-- Appendices-- Answers to odd-numbered exercises-- References-- Index.
Summary: This book provides a contemporary and lively postcalculus introduction to the subject of probability. The exposition reflects a desirable balance between fundamental theory and many applications involving a broad range of real problem scenarios. It is intended to appeal to a wide audience, including mathematics and statistics majors, prospective engineers and scientists, and those business and social science majors interested in the quantitative aspects of their disciplines.
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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 519.2 C285 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 135863
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Probability --
2. Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distributions --
3. Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distributions --
4. Joint probability distributions and their applications --
5. The Basics of Statistical Inference --
6. Markov chains --
7. Random processes --
8. Introduction to signal processing--
Appendices--
Answers to odd-numbered exercises--
References--
Index.

This book provides a contemporary and lively postcalculus introduction to the subject of probability. The exposition reflects a desirable balance between fundamental theory and many applications involving a broad range of real problem scenarios. It is intended to appeal to a wide audience, including mathematics and statistics majors, prospective engineers and scientists, and those business and social science majors interested in the quantitative aspects of their disciplines.

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