Probability and random variables

This undergraduate text distils the wisdom of an experienced teacher and yields, to the mutual advantage of students and their instructors, a sound and stimulating introduction to probability theory. The accent is on its essential role in statistical theory and practice, built on the use of illustra...

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Main Author: Beaumont, G.P (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Chichester Ellis Horwood Ltd. 1986
©1986
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Summary:This undergraduate text distils the wisdom of an experienced teacher and yields, to the mutual advantage of students and their instructors, a sound and stimulating introduction to probability theory. The accent is on its essential role in statistical theory and practice, built on the use of illustrative examples and the solution of problems from typical examination papers. Mathematically-friendly for first and second year undergraduate students, the book is also a reference source for workers in a wide range of disciplines who are aware that even the simpler aspects of probability theory are not simple. Provides a sound and stimulating introduction to probability theory Places emphasis on the role of probability theory in statistical theory and practice, built on the use of illustrative examples and the solution of problems from typical examination papers.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:345 pages illustrations 24cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes (page 342-345)
ISBN:0853127689