Introduction to Probability
- ISBN-10
- 0821807498
- ISBN-13
- 9780821807491
- Series
- Introduction to Probability
- Category
- Mathematics
- Pages
- 510
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Soc.
- Authors
- Charles Miller Grinstead, James Laurie Snell
Description
This text is designed for an introductory probability course at the university level for undergraduates in mathematics, the physical and social sciences, engineering, and computer science. It presents a thorough treatment of probability ideas and techniques necessary for a firm understanding of the subject.
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