A First Course in Probability, Ninth Edition, authored by Sheldon Ross, is an ideal introduction to the mathematics of probability theory for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in math, science, engineering, and business. This edition features clear and intuitive explanations, a wide array of problem sets, and various examples and applications. The book assumes a background in elementary calculus.
The key topics covered include:
- Combinatorial Analysis
- Axioms of Probability
- Conditional Probability and Independence
- Random Variables
- Continuous Random Variables
- Jointly Distributed Random Variables
- Properties of Expectation
- Limit Theorems
- Additional Topics in Probability
- Simulation
Published by Pearson on December 21, 2012, with dimensions of 10.2 x 8 x 0.7 inches and an ISBN-13 of 978-0321794772, the book contains 480 print pages and is suitable for all readers interested in probability.