Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science, Engineering, and Finance

Walter A. Rosenkrantz

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Chapman & Hall/CRC
10 July 2008

Probability & statistics; Maths for scientists; Maths for engineers

Integrating interesting and widely used concepts of financial engineering into traditional statistics courses, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science, Engineering, and Finance illustrates the role and scope of statistics and probability in various fields. The text first introduces the basics needed to understand and create tables and graphs produced by standard statistical software packages, such as Minitab, SAS, and JMP. It then takes students through the traditional topics of a first course in statistics. Novel features include: Applications of standard statistical concepts and methods to the analysis and interpretation of financial data, such as risks and returns Cox--Ross--Rubinstein (CRR) model, also called the binomial lattice model, of stock price fluctuations An application of the central limit theorem to the CRR model that yields the lognormal distribution for stock prices and the famous Black--Scholes option pricing formula An introduction to modern portfolio theory Mean-standard deviation diagram of a collection of portfolios Computing a stock's betavia simple linear regression As soon as he develops the statistical concepts, the author presents applications to engineering, such as queuing theory, reliability theory, and acceptance sampling; computer science; public health; and finance. Using both statistical software packages and scientific calculators, he reinforces fundamental concepts with numerous examples.

By: Walter A. Rosenkrantz
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.420kg
ISBN: 9781584888123
ISBN 10: 1584888121
Pages: 680
Publication Date: 10 July 2008
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Walter A. Rosenkrantz

Reviews for Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science, Engineering, and Finance

"""The book provides a very well-written, comprehensive treatment of all the standard requirements for an introductory course … Summing Up: Highly recommended."" —CHOICE, February 2009"