Probability for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, International Edition - Softcover

Tsokos, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111580731 ISBN 13: 9781111580735

Publisher: Duxbury Press, 2011

Synopsis

This book blends theory and applications, reinforcing concepts with practical real-world examples that illustrate the importance of probability to those who will use it in their subsequent courses and careers. The author emphasizes the study of probability distributions that characterize random variables, because this knowledge is essential in performing parametric statistical analysis. Explanations include the "why" as well as the "how" of probability distributions for random variables to help engage readers and further promote their understanding. In addition, the text includes a self-contained chapter on finite Markov chains, which introduces the basic aspects of Markov chains and illustrates their usefulness with several real examples.

About this title

Review:

1. PROBABILITY. Definition of Probability. Axiomatic Definition of Probability. Conditional Probability. Marginal Probabilities. Bayes' Theorem. Independent Events. Combinatorial Probability. 2. DISCRETE PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS. Discrete Probability Density Function. Cumulative Distribution Function. The Point Binomial Distribution. The Binomial Probability Distribution. The Poisson Probability Distribution. The Hypergeometric Probability Distribution. The Geometric Probability Distribution. The Negative Binomial Probability Distribution. 3. PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS OF CONTINUOUS RANDOM VARIABLES. Continuous Random Variable and Probability Density Function. Cumulative Distribution Function of a Continuous Random Variable. The Continuous Probability Distributions. 4. FUNCTIONS OF A RANDOM VARIABLE. Introduction. Distribution of a Continuous Function of a Discrete Random Variable. Distribution of a Continuous Function of a Continuous Random Variable. Other Types of Derived Distributions. 5. EXPECTED VALUES, MOMENTS AND MOMENT GENERATING FUNCTIONS. Mathematical Expectation. Properties of Expectation. Moments. Moment Generating Function. 6. TWO RANDOM VARIABLES. Joint Probability Density Function. Bivariate Cumulative Distribution Function. Marginal Probability Distributions. Conditional Probability Density and Cumulative Distribution Functions. Independent Random Variables. Function of Two Random Variables. Expected Value and Moments. Conditional Expectation. Bivariate Normal Distribution. 7. SEQUENCE OF RANDOM VARIABLES. Multivariate Probability Density Functions. Multivariate Cumulative Distribution Functions. Marginal Probability Distributions. Conditional Probability Density and Cumulative Distribution Functions. Sequence of Independent Random Variables. Functions of Random Variables. Expected Value and Moments. Conditional Expectation. 8. LIMIT THEOREMS. Chebyshev's Inequality. Bernoulli's Law of Large Numbers. Weak and Strong Laws of Large Numbers. The Central Limit Theorem. The DeMoivre-Laplace Theorem. Normal Approximation to the Poisson Distribution. Normal Approximation to the Gamma Distribution. 9. FINITE MARKOV CHAINS. Basic Concepts. N-Step Transitions Problems. Evaluation of Pn. Classification of States. Appendix. Index.

About this edition

• Publisher: Duxbury Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111580731
• ISBN 13: 9781111580735
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608