Probability and Stochastic Processes: A Friendly Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers / Edition 22

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Overview

This user-friendly resource will help you grasp the concepts of probability and stochastic processes, so you can apply them in professional engineering practice. The book presents concepts clearly as a sequence of building blocks that are identified either as an axiom, definition, or theorem. This approach provides a better understanding of the material, which can be used to solve practical problems.

Key Features:

  • The text follows a single model that begins with an experiment consisting of a procedure and observations.
  • The mathematics of discrete random variables appears separately from the mathematics of continuous random variables.
  • Stochastic processes are introduced in Chapter 6, immediately after the presentation of discrete and continuous random variables. Subsequent material, including central limit theorem approximations, laws of large numbers, and statistical inference, then use examples that reinforce stochastic process concepts.
  • An abundance of exercises are provided that help students learn how to put the theory to use.
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A text on concepts of probability and stochastic processes, presented as a series of building blocks clearly identified as either an axiom, definition, or theorem. Treatment follows a consistent model that begins with an experiment consisting of a procedure and observations, with separate chapters on discrete and continuous random variables. Includes worked examples, exercises, quizes, and solutions. Problems are graded. For use in a one-semester undergraduate course. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780471272144
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 3/19/2004
  • Edition description: REV
  • Edition number: 22
  • Pages: 592
  • Sales rank: 581,159
  • Product dimensions: 7.50 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Dr. Roy Yates received the B.S.E. degree in 1983 from Princeton University, and the S.M. and Ph.D. degrees in 1986 and 1990 from M.I.T., all in Electrical Engineering. Since 1990, he has been with the Wireless Information Networks Laboratory (WINLAB) and the ECE department at Rutgers, University. He is currently an associate professor.

David J. Goodman is Director of WINLAB and a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers University. Before coming to Rutgers, he enjoyed a twenty year research career at Bell Labs where he was a Department Head in Communications Systems Research. He has made fundamental contributions to digital signal processing, speech coding, and wireless information networks.

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Table of Contents

Features of this Text.

Preface.

1. Experiments, Models, and Probabilities.

2. Discrete Random Variables.

3. Continuous Random Variables.

4. Pairs of Random Variables.

5. Random Vectors.

6. Sums of Random Variables.

7. Parameter Estimation Using the Sample Mean.

8. Hypothesis Testing.

9. Estimation of a Random Variable.

10. Stochastic Processes.

11. Random Signal Processing.

12. Markov Chains.

Appendix A: Families of Random Variables.

Appendix B: A Few Math Facts.

References.

Index. 

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2005

    Horrible book!!

    If your class requires this book, i suggest getting some other prob. book along with it. This book doesnt help me understand a bit AND I DO READ the assignments. Still..NOTHING. Yates should really try another approach to this textbook because this is NOT working. I have never been so frustrated with a textbook.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 10, 2002

    BEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED!!

    This is the greatest published work EVER CREATED!. i bought a dozen, i suggest your do the same, you cna never have enough of these around. Give them as presents, i use them as stocking stuffers at chrismas time.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 14, 2001

    Awful explanations, poor examples too

    This is probably the worst textbook I've had, for any class. Ever. The explanations in the text are completely worthless, and the examples are equally disappointing. The text does explain even the most basic procedures. Beyond the content, the presentation is poor as well. The book is poorly organized and laid out, and difficult to read. Avoid this book if possible.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 24, 2000

    Incredible book!

    Wow, this book is amazing. Probably the best book I've ever read. I'd suggest you buy not just one, but several copies of it.

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