{"product_id":"mathematics-of-chance-365-wiley-series-in-probability-and-statistics-9780471410898","title":"Mathematics of Chance 365 Wiley Series in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis introduction to elementary probability theory is intended to serve as a pocketbook for applied statisticians. Topics include random walks; the principle of reflection; the probabilistic aspects of records; the geometric distribution; optimization and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Andel employs classic and modern, real-world problems to explain fundamental probability theorems, methods, and statistical reasoning.\" (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Publisher's description: '...a compact reference for applied statisticians working in industry and the social and technical sciences and a book that suits the needs of students seeking a fundamental understanding of probability theory.'\" (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001j)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...can be used...as a guide for applied statisticians in industry and science...recommended for undergraduate-level library collections.\" (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 2, October 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Its mathematical layout is excellent...useful to teachers seeking material for a fresh slant to lectures, a source of homework problems...\" (The American Statistician, November 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...a compilation of interesting and popular problems concerning mainly probability theory.\" (Short Book Reviews, Vol. 21, No. 3, December 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"a compact reference\" (Zentrablatt Math, Vol.978, No.03, 2002)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Probability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Random Walk.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Principle of Reflection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Records.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems that Concern Waiting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems that Concern Optimization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems on Calculating Probability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems on Calculating Expectation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems on Statistical Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The LAD Method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Probability in Mathematics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Matrix Games.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Topic Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Author Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525403517271,"sku":"9780471410898","price":104.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471410898.jpg?v=1731860383","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mathematics-of-chance-365-wiley-series-in-probability-and-statistics-9780471410898","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}