Barnett A. Applied Probability Models and Intuition 2015 torrent

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This book is an introductory textbook in Probability, written from the viewpoint of Applied Mathematics. Under that perspective, theoretical rigor is not denigrated, but the book puts a high premium on offering an intuitive overview of key theorems as well as clear evidence of their usefulness. Beyond teaching specific methods, the book strives to create real comfort with the underlying notions of probabilistic thinking. Grasping such ideas is essential if they are to be used with competence and confidence.
A primary objective of the book is to demonstrate that Probability and Statistics are, more than anything, just crystallizations of common sense. The reader should come away from each lesson understanding not only how a result was obtained but also why the outcome is plausible
The book is intended to a support a one-semester course in Applied Probability, though it could undergird a one-quarter course if some topics are skipped. (Topics that are not necessary for subsequent material (e.g., z -transforms for discrete random variables) are identified when they are introduced.) The book strives to be suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students who concentrate in Engineering, Business, the Natural Sciences, and the Social Sciences, as well as for Math majors with an interest in applications