Introduction to probability models / Sheldon M. Ross.
| Author/creator | Ross, Sheldon M. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Tenth edition. |
| Publication | Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2010] |
| Copyright Date | ©2011 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xv, 784 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface -- Introduction to Probability Theory; -- Random Variables -- Conditional Probability and Conditional Expectation -- Markov Chains -- The Exponential Distribution and the Poisson Process -- Continuous-Time Markov Chains -- Renewal Theory and Its Applications -- Queueing Theory -- Reliability Theory -- Brownian Motion and Stationary Processes -- Simulation -- Appendix: Solutions to Starred Exercises -- Index. |
| Abstract | Ross's classic bestseller, Introduction to Probability Models, has been used extensively by professionals and as the primary text for a first undergraduate course in applied probability. It provides an introduction to elementary probability theory and stochastic processes, and shows how probability theory can be applied to the study of phenomena in fields such as engineering, computer science, management science, the physical and social sciences, and operations research. With the addition of several new sections relating to actuaries, this text is highly recommended by the Society of Actuaries. New to this Edition: 65% new chapter material including coverage of finite capacity queues, insurance risk models and Markov chains Contains compulsory material for new Exam 3 of the Society of Actuaries containing several sections in the new exams Updated data, and a list of commonly used notations and equations, a robust ancillary package, including a ISM, SSM, test bank, and companion website Includes SPSS PASW Modeler and SAS JMP software packages which are widely used in the field Hallmark features: Superior writing style Excellent exercises and examples covering the wide breadth of coverage of probability topics Real-world applications in engineering, science, business and economics. |
| General note | Ancillary titles published: Instructor's Manual (ISBN: 978012343886), Student Solutions Manus (ISBN: 978012375686#42), Sample Chapter, eBook (ISBN: 9780123756862). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed April 17, 2014) |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Ross, Sheldon M. Introduction to probability models. 10th ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, c2010 9780123756862 0123756863 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780123756879 electronic bk. |
| ISBN | 0123756871 electronic bk. |
| ISBN | 0123814464 |
| ISBN | 9780123814463 |
| Stock number | 1057722:101582410 Elsevier Science & Technology http://www.sciencedirect.com |
| Stock number | 5A2A388C-CB41-4DF0-B1B8-063BC725F0E2 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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