An Elementary Introduction to the Theory of Probability

B. V. Gnedenko, A. Y. Khinchin, L.F. Boon

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Dover Publications Inc.
12 December 2013

Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics

Series: Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics

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This compact volume equips the reader with all the facts and principles essential to a fundamental understanding of the theory of probability. It is an introduction, no more: throughout the book the authors discuss the theory of probability for situations having only a finite number of possibilities, and the mathematics employed is held to the elementary level. But within its purposely restricted range it is extremely thorough, well organised, and absolutely authoritative. It is the only English translation of the latest revised Russian edition; and it is the only current translation on the market that has been checked and approved by Gnedenko himself.

After explaining in simple terms the meaning of the concept of probability and the means by which an event is declared to be in practice, impossible, the authors take up the processes involved in the calculation of probabilities. They survey the rules for addition and multiplication of probabilities, the concept of conditional probability, the formula for total probability, Bayes's formula, Bernoulli's scheme and theorem, the concepts of random variables, insufficiency of the mean value for the characterization of a random variable, methods of measuring the variance of a random variable, theorems on the standard deviation, the Chebyshev inequality, normal laws of distribution, distribution curves, properties of normal distribution curves, and related topics.

The book is unique in that, while there are several high school and college textbooks available on this subject, there is no other popular treatment for the layman that contains quite the same material presented with the same degree of clarity and authenticity. Anyone who desires a fundamental grasp of this increasingly important subject cannot do better than to start with this book. New preface for Dover edition by B. V. Gnedenko.

By: B. V. Gnedenko, A. Y. Khinchin
Translated by: L.F. Boon
Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 174g
ISBN: 9780486601557
ISBN 10: 0486601552
Series: Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 12 December 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , A / AS level , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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B. V. Gnedenko, A. Y. Khinchin, L.F. Boon

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