Introduction to Probability Models - Softcover

Ross, Sheldon M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483245799 ISBN 13: 9781483245799

Publisher: Academic Press, 2014

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Review

"The strength of the book is that it overviews quite a number of disciplines. it is perfect for actuaries...This is a fascinating introduction to applications from a variety of disciplines. Any curious student will love this book." - Jean Lemaire, university of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

"The examples, like the excersises are great. Ross mixes elementary examples to illustrate concept and formula basics with advanced examples pulled from every imaginable discipline." - Matt Carlton, California Polytechnic State University

About the Author

Sheldon M. Ross is a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. in statistics at Stanford University in 1968. He has published many technical articles and textbooks in the areas of statistics and applied probability. Among his texts are A First Course in Probability, Introduction to Probability Models, Stochastic Processes, and Introductory Statistics. Professor Ross is the founding and continuing editor of the journal Probability in the Engineering and Informational Sciences. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and a recipient of the Humboldt US Senior Scientist Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1483245799
• ISBN 13: 9781483245799
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 568