Responding to the needs of graduate engineers and ABET criteria, this volume illustrates the essentials of both
probability and statistics with computer exercises.
Features a wealth of computer exercises that provide experimental verification of probabilistic phenomena and a
means for calculating and displaying complex results.
Integrates three-dimensional and wire-mesh computer-generated plots of probability distributions to provide realistic
representations.
Provides numerous examples of working MATLAB programs.
Offers an appendix overviewing of MATLAB with helpful hints on using this computer mathematics package.
Incorporates worked examples that allow students to visualize the application of theory.
Constructs a strong pedagogical framework in each chapter made up of...
Chapter Introductions--a brief statement of contents and objectives that ties the chapter to the rest of the
book.
End-of-Chapter Problems--to reinforce and challenge students' understanding of the chapter's material.
End-of-Chapter Summaries--handy reviews for both instructor and student.
Further Reading Sections--references for students to seek additional examples, alternative treatments of theory
or historical references.
Includes helpful appendices covering...
signal and system review.
probability distributions.
answers to selected problems.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Fundamental Concepts of Probability.
3. Single Random Variables and Probability Distributions.
4. Probability Distributions for More Than One Random Variable.
5. Elementary Statistics, Empirical Probability Distributions, and More on Simulation.
6. Estimation Theory and Applications.
7. Engineering Decisions.
8. Reliability.
9. Introduction to Random Processes.
10. Random Processes Through Systems.
Appendix A: Some Concepts and Formulas from Linear System Theory.
Appendix B: MATLAB Hints and Overview.
Appendix C: Tables and MATLAB Programs for Computation of Certain Probability Distributions.
Appendix D: Mathematical Formulas.
Appendix E: Answers to Selected Problems.
Bibliography.
Index.
