Probability, Statistics, and Random Signals
- Author: Charles Boncelet
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Publication Date: February 19, 2016
- ISBN-10: 0190200510
- ISBN-13: 978-0190200510
Probability, Statistics, and Random Signals offers a comprehensive and balanced treatment of probability, giving equal weight to both discrete and continuous probability models. This text is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical mathematical concepts and practical application, moving away from “cookbook” statistical recipes toward a deeper understanding of statistics as the application of probability to data analysis.
Written with a student-friendly approach, the book features clear, accessible descriptions and a wide array of highly engaging exercises. These exercises draw from diverse and relatable fields such as gambling theory, the famous birthday paradox, and complex financial decision-making. By integrating these real-world examples, the text helps students develop a robust intuition for random signals and statistical inference, making it an essential resource for those mastering the foundational tools of modern engineering and data science.