This book provides an introduction to probability theory and its applications. The emphasis is on essential probabilistic reasoning, which is illustrated with a large number of samples. The fourth edition adds material related to mathematical finance as well as expansions on stable laws and martingales. From the reviews: "Almost thirty years after its first edition, this charming book continues to be an excellent text for teaching and for self study." -- STATISTICAL PAPERS
ISBN: | 9780387955780 |
Publisher: | Springer New York |
Imprint: | Springer |
Published date: | 14 Feb 2003 |
DEWEY: | 519.2 |
DEWEY edition: | 21 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 402 |
Weight: | 774g |
Height: | 236mm |
Width: | 163mm |
Spine width: | 34mm |