Probability and Statistics: The Science of Uncertainty

by Michael J. Evans, Jeffrey S. Rosenthal

Unlike traditional introductory math/stat textbooks, Probability and Statistics: The Science of Uncertainty brings a modern flavor to the course, incorporating the computer and offering an integrated approach to inference that includes the frequency approach and the Bayesian inference. From the start the book integrates simulations into its theoretical coverage, and emphasizes the use of computer-powered computation throughout. Math and science majors with just one year of calculus can use this text and experience a refreshing blend of applications and theory that goes beyond merely mastering the technicalities.


The new edition includes a number of features designed to make the material more accessible and level-appropriate to the students taking this course today.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks

638 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started decently, but lost the plot as the chapters went on. Lacked examples and didn’t explain certain things enough. Also this may be a me problem but if you say “let’s designate this random Greek character as this random word” and then use it in equations going forward I am just not going to remember what that is or why it is symbolized in that way unless you explain it more at the get go