Discrete Probability

Name: Discrete Probability
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ISBN: 9780387982274

ISBN-10: 0387982272

ISBN-13: 9780387982274

Edition: 1997

Authors: Hugh Gordon

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DISCRETE PROBABILITY is a textbook, at a post-calculus level, for a first course in probability. Since continuous probability is not treated, discrete probability can be covered in greater depth. The result is a book of special interest to students majoring in computer science as well as those majoring in mathematics. Since calculus is used only occasionally, students who have forgotten calculus can nevertheless easily understand the book. The slow, gentle style and clear exposition will appeal to students. Basic concepts such as counting, independence, conditional probability, randon variables, approximation of probabilities, generating functions, random walks and Markov chains are…

Book details

List price: $84.99
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication date: 10/17/1997
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 267
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface



Introduction



Counting



Independence and Conditional Probability



Random Variables



More About Random Variables



Approximating Probabilities



Generating Functions



Random Walks



Markov Chains


Table of Important Distributions


Answers


Index