This textbook presents the basics of probability and statistical estimation, with a view to applications. The didactic presentation follows a path of increasing complexity with a constant concern for pedagogy, from the most classical formulas of probability theory to the asymptotics of independent random sequences and an introduction to inferential statistics. The necessary basics on measure theory are included to ensure the book is self-contained. Illustrations are provided from many applied fields, including information theory and reliability theory. Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter, all with solutions, add to the main content of the book.
Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, the book is addressed to advanced undergraduate students in mathematics and graduate students in applied mathematics and statistics. It will also appeal to students and researchers in other disciplines, including computer science, engineering, biology, physicsand economics, who are interested in a pragmatic introduction to the probability modeling of random phenomena.
Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, the book is addressed to advanced undergraduate students in mathematics and graduate students in applied mathematics and statistics. It will also appeal to students and researchers in other disciplines, including computer science, engineering, biology, physicsand economics, who are interested in a pragmatic introduction to the probability modeling of random phenomena.
"The primary audience of the book are students studying mathematics at a university and Ph.D. students in applied mathematics. It can also be served as a course at master's and doctoral's levels in applied probability. And finally, it is conceived as a support for the researchers and engineers dealing with stochastic modelling." (Anatoliy Swishchuk, zbMATH 1434.60002, 2020)
"It is intended for students (at master or PhD level) in applied mathematics as well as researchers and engineers dealing with stochastic modeling issues. ... Finally, the readers who want to get their hands on the different notions presented in the book will find at the end of each section a series of exercises with their solutions." (Julien Poisat, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2019)
"It is intended for students (at master or PhD level) in applied mathematics as well as researchers and engineers dealing with stochastic modeling issues. ... Finally, the readers who want to get their hands on the different notions presented in the book will find at the end of each section a series of exercises with their solutions." (Julien Poisat, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2019)