Download or read book Introduction to Probability written by Joseph K. Blitzstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-07-24 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed from celebrated Harvard statistics lectures, Introduction to Probability provides essential language and tools for understanding statistics, randomness, and uncertainty. The book explores a wide variety of applications and examples, ranging from coincidences and paradoxes to Google PageRank and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). Additional application areas explored include genetics, medicine, computer science, and information theory. The print book version includes a code that provides free access to an eBook version. The authors present the material in an accessible style and motivate concepts using real-world examples. Throughout, they use stories to uncover connections between the fundamental distributions in statistics and conditioning to reduce complicated problems to manageable pieces. The book includes many intuitive explanations, diagrams, and practice problems. Each chapter ends with a section showing how to perform relevant simulations and calculations in R, a free statistical software environment.
Download or read book Probability written by Rick Durrett and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic introduction to probability theory for beginning graduate students covers laws of large numbers, central limit theorems, random walks, martingales, Markov chains, ergodic theorems, and Brownian motion. It is a comprehensive treatment concentrating on the results that are the most useful for applications. Its philosophy is that the best way to learn probability is to see it in action, so there are 200 examples and 450 problems. The fourth edition begins with a short chapter on measure theory to orient readers new to the subject.
Download or read book Probability and Statistics written by Michael J. Evans and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike traditional introductory math/stat textbooks, Probability and Statistics: The Science of Uncertainty brings a modern flavor based on incorporating the computer to the course and an integrated approach to inference. From the start the book integrates simulations into its theoretical coverage, and emphasizes the use of computer-powered computation throughout.* Math and science majors with just one year of calculus can use this text and experience a refreshing blend of applications and theory that goes beyond merely mastering the technicalities. They'll get a thorough grounding in probability theory, and go beyond that to the theory of statistical inference and its applications. An integrated approach to inference is presented that includes the frequency approach as well as Bayesian methodology. Bayesian inference is developed as a logical extension of likelihood methods. A separate chapter is devoted to the important topic of model checking and this is applied in the context of the standard applied statistical techniques. Examples of data analyses using real-world data are presented throughout the text. A final chapter introduces a number of the most important stochastic process models using elementary methods. *Note: An appendix in the book contains Minitab code for more involved computations. The code can be used by students as templates for their own calculations. If a software package like Minitab is used with the course then no programming is required by the students.
Download or read book Probability and Bayesian Modeling written by Jim Albert and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probability and Bayesian Modeling is an introduction to probability and Bayesian thinking for undergraduate students with a calculus background. The first part of the book provides a broad view of probability including foundations, conditional probability, discrete and continuous distributions, and joint distributions. Statistical inference is presented completely from a Bayesian perspective. The text introduces inference and prediction for a single proportion and a single mean from Normal sampling. After fundamentals of Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms are introduced, Bayesian inference is described for hierarchical and regression models including logistic regression. The book presents several case studies motivated by some historical Bayesian studies and the authors’ research. This text reflects modern Bayesian statistical practice. Simulation is introduced in all the probability chapters and extensively used in the Bayesian material to simulate from the posterior and predictive distributions. One chapter describes the basic tenets of Metropolis and Gibbs sampling algorithms; however several chapters introduce the fundamentals of Bayesian inference for conjugate priors to deepen understanding. Strategies for constructing prior distributions are described in situations when one has substantial prior information and for cases where one has weak prior knowledge. One chapter introduces hierarchical Bayesian modeling as a practical way of combining data from different groups. There is an extensive discussion of Bayesian regression models including the construction of informative priors, inference about functions of the parameters of interest, prediction, and model selection. The text uses JAGS (Just Another Gibbs Sampler) as a general-purpose computational method for simulating from posterior distributions for a variety of Bayesian models. An R package ProbBayes is available containing all of the book datasets and special functions for illustrating concepts from the book. A complete solutions manual is available for instructors who adopt the book in the Additional Resources section.
Download or read book Introduction to Probability written by David F. Anderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classroom-tested textbook is an introduction to probability theory, with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications. Introduction to Probability covers the material precisely, while avoiding excessive technical details. After introducing the basic vocabulary of randomness, including events, probabilities, and random variables, the text offers the reader a first glimpse of the major theorems of the subject: the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem. The important probability distributions are introduced organically as they arise from applications. The discrete and continuous sides of probability are treated together to emphasize their similarities. Intended for students with a calculus background, the text teaches not only the nuts and bolts of probability theory and how to solve specific problems, but also why the methods of solution work.
Download or read book High Dimensional Probability written by Roman Vershynin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated package of powerful probabilistic tools and key applications in modern mathematical data science.
Download or read book A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities written by Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace's 'A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the realm of mathematical probability and its implications in various fields. Written in a clear and concise style, Laplace explores the philosophical implications of probability theory, discussing its applications in natural philosophy, economics, and even sociology. The book's literary style is characterized by its logical reasoning and meticulous analysis of complex mathematical concepts, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and mathematics in the Age of Enlightenment. Laplace's work stands as a seminal contribution to the understanding of probability and its profound impact on human thought and decision-making. With its thought-provoking arguments and insightful observations, 'A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities' remains a timeless classic in the field of probability theory and philosophy.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Fourth Berkeley Symposium on Mathematical Statistics and Probability written by Jerzy Neyman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1961 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Essay on Probabilities and their Application to Life Contingencies and Insurance Offices written by Augustus De Morgan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1838.
Download or read book A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities written by Pierre-Simon Laplace and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities" is the work by award winning mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace on the mathematical theory of probability. Probability is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur, or how likely it is that a proposition is true. Probability theory is used widely in areas of study such as statistics, mathematics, science, finance, gambling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, game theory, and philosophy to, for example, draw inferences about the expected frequency of events. Laplace's book consists of two parts under the headings, "A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities" and, "Application of the Calculus of Probabilities."
Download or read book The Probability Tutoring Book written by Carol Ash and published by Wiley-IEEE Press. This book was released on 1996-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A self-study guide for practicing engineers, scientists, and students, this book offers practical, worked-out examples on continuous and discrete probability for problem-solving courses. It is filled with handy diagrams, examples, and solutions that greatly aid in the comprehension of a variety of probability problems.
Download or read book Foundations of Probability with Applications written by Patrick Suppes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-11-13 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an important collection of essays by a leading philosopher, dealing with the foundations of probability.
Download or read book Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions written by Frederick Mosteller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remarkable puzzlers, graded in difficulty, illustrate elementary and advanced aspects of probability. These problems were selected for originality, general interest, or because they demonstrate valuable techniques. Also includes detailed solutions.
Download or read book Probability and Rationality written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings Of The 14th International Congress On Mathematical Education In 2 Volumes written by Jianpan Wang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 1609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) is the largest international conference on mathematics education in the world. This quadrennial event is organized under the auspices of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI). This book, the Proceedings of ICME-14, presents the latest trends in mathematics education research and mathematics teaching practices at all levels. Each chapter covers an extensive range of topics in mathematics education.Volume I consists of 4 Plenary Lectures, 3 Plenary Panels, 5 Lectures of Awardees, 4 Survey Teams, 62 Topic Study Groups, 13 Discussion Groups, 20 Workshops, a Thematic Afternoon, and an Early Career Researcher Day. Plenary Lectures recognize substantial and continuing contributions to the growth of the field of Mathematics Education. Plenary Panels address three major challenges currently facing mathematics educators across the globe. The Survey Teams have a particular emphasis on identifying and characterizing important new knowledge, recent developments, new perspectives, and emergent issues. The Topic Study Groups provides a coverage of important topics in mathematics education.Volume II consists of 50 invited lectures which present the work and reflections of both established and emerging researchers from around the world. These lectures cover a wide spectrum of topics, themes and issues that reflect the latest challenges and development in the field of mathematics education.
Download or read book Statistics and Probability with Applications High School written by Daren Starnes and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 1532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statistics and Probability with Applications, Third Edition is the only introductory statistics text written by high school teachers for high school teachers and students. Daren Starnes, Josh Tabor, and the extended team of contributors bring their in-depth understanding of statistics and the challenges faced by high school students and teachers to development of the text and its accompanying suite of print and interactive resources for learning and instruction. A complete re-envisioning of the authors’ Statistics Through Applications, this new text covers the core content for the course in a series of brief, manageable lessons, making it easy for students and teachers to stay on pace. Throughout, new pedagogical tools and lively real-life examples help captivate students and prepare them to use statistics in college courses and in any career.
Download or read book Introductory Business Statistics 2e written by Alexander Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 1801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory Business Statistics 2e aligns with the topics and objectives of the typical one-semester statistics course for business, economics, and related majors. The text provides detailed and supportive explanations and extensive step-by-step walkthroughs. The author places a significant emphasis on the development and practical application of formulas so that students have a deeper understanding of their interpretation and application of data. Problems and exercises are largely centered on business topics, though other applications are provided in order to increase relevance and showcase the critical role of statistics in a number of fields and real-world contexts. The second edition retains the organization of the original text. Based on extensive feedback from adopters and students, the revision focused on improving currency and relevance, particularly in examples and problems. This is an adaptation of Introductory Business Statistics 2e by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
