Probability with applications in R / Robert P. Dobrow, Department of Mathematics, Carleton College.
2014
QA276.45.R3 D63 2014
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Probability with applications in R / Robert P. Dobrow, Department of Mathematics, Carleton College.
Author
Dobrow, Robert P.
ISBN
9781118589359
9781118241257 (hardback)
9781118241257 (hardback)
Published
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2014]
Copyright
2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (518 pages) : illustrations.
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QA276.45.R3 D63 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification
519.20285/5133
Summary
"A good probability book at the undergraduate level should develop proper problem-solving skills and mathematical maturity; contain a nice mix of theory and application; and be useful in numerous client disciplines (such as computer science, economics, and engineering). It should be written by someone who has consistently taught the course over numerous years and is tolerant of varying levels of student/reader backgrounds. Probability with Applications in R by Robert Dobrow is such a book. Passionate about problem-solving methods and strategies, Dobrow offers guided assistance for techniques that can be generalized to a wide range of situations (e.g. taking complements, working with indicator variables, conditioning, etc.). The author also introduces and then emphasizes simulation (by way of the ever-increasing popularity of freeware R) throughout the text in order to illustrate concepts and highlight computational and theoretical results. Real-life data and examples, over 150 applications, and a multitude of simple and provocative exercises are prevalent. Other key features include discussion of probabilistic topics rather than combinatorial ones; multiple "point-of-view" arguments; and an early introduction to random variables"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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