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Probability

Probability

Probability

Theory and Examples
4th Edition
Rick Durrett, Duke University, North Carolina
September 2010
Adobe eBook Reader
9780511910906
$88.00
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    This book is an introduction to probability theory covering 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.

    • More than 250 good examples and 500 exercises
    • Comprehensive treatment in only 400 pages
    • Concentrates on results useful for application

    Reviews & endorsements

    "This book is also an excellent resource. Several interesting and concrete examples are presented throughout the textbook, which will help novices obtain a better understanding of the fundamentals of probability theory."
    Ramesh Garimella, Computing Reviews

    "The best feature of the book is its selection of examples. The author has done an extraordinary job in showing not simply what the presented theorems can be used for, but also what they cannot be used for."
    Miklos Bona, SIGACT News

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    Product details

    September 2010
    Adobe eBook Reader
    9780511910906
    0 pages
    0kg
    23 b/w illus. 532 exercises
    This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Measure theory
    • 2. Laws of large numbers
    • 3. Central limit theorems
    • 4. Random walks
    • 5. Martingales
    • 6. Markov chains
    • 7. Ergodic theorems
    • 8. Brownian motion
    • Appendix A. Measure theory details.