Ross, Sheldon M. <br/><br/>
A first course in probability /  
Sheldon Ross. 
 - 7th ed. 
 - Upper Saddle River, N.J. :    Pearson Prentice Hall,    c2006. 
 - x, 565 p. :    ill. ;    25 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/> This introduction presents the mathematical theory of probability for readers in the fields of engineering and the sciences who possess knowledge of elementary calculus. Presents new examples and exercises throughout. Offers a new section that presents an elegant way of computing the moments of random variables defined as the number of events that occur. Gives applications to binomial, hypergeometric, and negative hypergeometric random variables, as well as random variables resulting from coupon collecting and match models. Provides additional results on inclusion-exclusion identity, Poisson paradigm, multinomial distribution, and bivariate normal distribution A useful reference for engineering and science professionals. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0131856626 0132018179 9780132018173 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005047691 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/> Probabilities -- Textbooks.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>519.2