A First Course in ProbabilityFor upper level or undergraduate/graduate level introduction to probability for math, science, engineering, and business students with a background in elementary calculus. This market-leading introduction to probability features exceptionally clear explanations of the mathematics of probability theory and explores its many diverse applications through numerous interesting and motivational examples. The outstanding problem sets and intuitive explanations are hallmark features of this market leading text. |
Contents
AXIOMS OF PROBABILITY | 24 |
CONDITIONAL PROBABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE | 64 |
RANDOM VARIABLES | 122 |
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