Sheldon Ross's classic bestseller, "Introduction to Probability
Models," has been used extensively by professionals and as the
primary text for a first undergraduate course in applied
probability. It introduces elementary probability theory and
stochastic processes, and shows how probability theory can be
applied fields such as engineering, computer science, management
science, the physical and social sciences, and operations
research.
The hallmark features of this renowned text remain in this
eleventh edition: superior writing style; excellent exercises and
examples covering the wide breadth of coverage of probability
topic; and real-world applications in engineering, science,
business and economics. The 65% new chapter material includes
coverage of finite capacity queues, insurance risk models, and
Markov chains, as well as updated data.
Updated data, and a list of commonly used notations and equations,
instructor's solutions manualOffers new applications of probability
models in biology and new material on Point Processes, including
the Hawkes processIntroduces elementary probability theory and
stochastic processes, and shows how probability theory can be
applied in fields such as engineering, computer science, management
science, the physical and social sciences, and operations
researchCovers finite capacity queues, insurance risk models, and
Markov chains Contains compulsory material for new Exam 3 of the
Society of Actuaries including several sections in the new
examsAppropriate for a full year course, this book is written under
the assumption that students are familiar with calculus
General
Imprint: |
Academic Press Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2014 |
First published: |
February 2014 |
Authors: |
Sheldon M. Ross
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Dimensions: |
225 x 155 x 43mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
784 |
Edition: |
11th edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-12-407948-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Probability & statistics
|
LSN: |
0-12-407948-2 |
Barcode: |
9780124079489 |
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