MA 41600, Fall 2021
Probability
Credit Hours: 3.00. (STAT 41600) An introduction to mathematical probability suitable as a preparation for actuarial science, statistical theory, and mathematical modeling. General probability rules, conditional probability and Bayes theorem, discrete and continuous random variables, moments and moment generating functions, joint and conditional distributions, standard discrete and continuous distributions and their properties, law of large numbers and central limit theorem. Typically offered Fall Spring.
Instructor Info
Course Materials
| Section |
Type |
Title |
Author |
| 001, 155, 155, 157, 158 |
TEXT |
A First Course in Probability - Book will be used as a reference, but not required |
Sheldon Ross |
| 131 |
TEXT |
A First Course in Probability |
Sheldon Ross |
| 152 |
TEXT |
Introduction to Probability |
David F. Anderson |
| 152 |
TEXT |
Introduction to Probability |
David F. Anderson,Timo Seppalainen,Benedek Valko |
| 156, 156 |
TEXT |
Probability - Available for free online through Purdue Libraries. Supplementary source A First Course in Probability 8th Edition by Sheldon Ross 9780136033134 is available for free online |
Jim Pitman |
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