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Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
James L. Johnson
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Description for Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
Paperback. This title develops introductory topics in probability and statistics with particular emphasis on concepts that arise in computer science. It starts with the basic definitions of probability distributions and random variables and elaborates their properties and applications. Num Pages: 760 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; UYAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1117.
Comprehensive and thorough development of both probability and statistics for serious computer scientists; goal-oriented: "to present the mathematical analysis underlying probability results"
Special emphases on simulation and discrete decision theory
Mathematically-rich, but self-contained text, at a gentle pace
Review of calculus and linear algebra in an appendix
Mathematical interludes (in each chapter) which examine mathematical techniques in the context of probabilistic or statistical importance
Numerous section exercises, summaries, historical notes, and Further Readings for reinforcement of content
Comprehensive and thorough development of both probability and statistics for serious computer scientists; goal-oriented: "to present the mathematical analysis underlying probability results"
Special emphases on simulation and discrete decision theory
Mathematically-rich, but self-contained text, at a gentle pace
Review of calculus and linear algebra in an appendix
Mathematical interludes (in each chapter) which examine mathematical techniques in the context of probabilistic or statistical importance
Numerous section exercises, summaries, historical notes, and Further Readings for reinforcement of content
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
760
Condition
New
Number of Pages
760
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780470383421
SKU
V9780470383421
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About James L. Johnson
James L. Johnson holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Minnesota and has twenty-five years' experience in academic and industrial computer science. He is currently Professor of Computer Science at Western Washington University. He is also the author of Database: Models, Languages, Design.
Reviews for Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
"Undoubtedly, this is an excellent and well-organized book." (Computing Reviews, August 27, 2008)