2. Edition - February 2008
129.- Euro
2008. 648 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-471-69693-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-69693-3 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
Probability and Statistical Inference, Second Edition is a user-friendly book that stresses the comprehension of concepts instead of the simple acquisition of a skill or tool. It provides a mathematical framework that permits students to carry out various procedures using any number of computer software packages as opposed to relying on one particular package. Its unique approach to problems allows readers to integrate the knowledge gained from the text, thus, enhancing a more complete and honest understanding of the topic.

From the contents
Preface.

1. Experiments, Sample Spaces, and Events.

2. Probability.

3. Counting.

4. Conditional Probability; Independence.

5. Markov Chains*.

6. Random Variables: Univariate Case.

7. Random Variables: Multivariate Case.

8. Expectation.

9. Selected Families of Distributions.

10. Random Samples.

11. Introduction to Statistical Inference.

12. Estimation.

13. Testing Statistical Hypotheses.

14. Linear Models.

15. Rank Methods.

16. Analysis of Categorical Data.

Statistical Tables.

Bibliography.

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.

Index.