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Probability: A Lively Introduction

Authors

Henk Tijms
, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
Published 2017

Description

Probability has applications in many areas of modern science, not to mention in our daily life. Its importance as a mathematical discipline cannot be overrated, and it is a fascinating and surprising topic in its own right. This engaging textbook with its easy-to-follow writing style provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the subject. It covers all of the standard material for undergraduate and first-year-graduate-level courses as well as many topics that are usually not found in standard texts, such…

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Key features

  • Stresses why probability is so relevant and how to apply it - students won't simply learn probability, they will understand it
  • Perfectly balances theory and applications - the fundamental concepts are explained with engaging real-world examples and many problem-solving tips are provided
  • Includes more than 750 problems with detailed solutions of the odd-numbered problems - students will build up confidence in their own problem-solving skills

Awards

  • Winner, 2018 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108291361
  • Subjects Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes,Statistics and Probability
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 29 November 2017
    • ISBN: 9781108418744
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.99kg
    • Contains: 37 b/w illus.
    • Page extent: 544 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 06 October 2017
    • ISBN: 9781108407847
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.88kg
    • Contains: 37 b/w illus.
    • Page extent: 546 pages
    • Availability: In stock
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 06 August 2018
    • ISBN: 9781108291361

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