Elementary Probability with Applications
-
- Hardcover ausgewählt
- Taschenbuch
- eBook
-
Sprache:Englisch
-
Verlag:Taylor & Francis
Fr. 159.00
inkl. gesetzl. MwSt.,
Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
13.12.2016
Abbildungen
schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
Verlag
Taylor & FrancisSeitenzahl
208
Maße (L/B/H)
16.3/24.1/2 cm
Gewicht
460 g
Auflage
2. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4987-7132-0
Elementary Probability with Applications, Second Edition shows students how probability has practical uses in many different fields, such as business, politics, and sports. In the book, students learn about probability concepts from real-world examples rather than theory.
The text explains how probability models with underlying assumptions are used to model actual situations. It contains examples of probability models as they relate to:
- Bloc voting
- Population genetics
- Doubling strategies in casinos
- Machine reliability
- Airline management
- Cryptology
- Blood testing
- Dogs resembling owners
- Drug detection
- Jury verdicts
- Coincidences
- Number of concert hall aisles
- 2000 U.S. presidential election
- Points after deuce in tennis
- Tests regarding intelligent dogs
- Music composition
Based on the author's course at The College of William and Mary, the text can be used in a one-semester or one-quarter course in discrete probability with a strong emphasis on applications. By studying the book, students will appreciate the subject of probability and its applications and develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Noch keine Bewertungen vorhanden
Verfassen Sie die erste Bewertung zu diesem Artikel
Helfen Sie anderen Kundinnen und Kunden durch Ihre Meinung.