Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (9th Edition)

✍ Scribed by Ronald E. Walpole, Raymond H. Myers, Sharon L. Myers, Keying E. Ye

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 812
• Edition: 9
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This classic text provides a rigorous introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference, with a unique balance of theory and methodology. Interesting, relevant applications use real data from actual studies, showing how the concepts and methods can be used to solve problems in the field. This revision focuses on improved clarity and deeper understanding.

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 4
CONTENTS......Page 8
Preface......Page 16
1. Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis......Page 22
2. Probability......Page 56
3. Random Variables and Probability
Distributions......Page 102
4. Mathematical Expectation......Page 132
5. Some Discrete Probability Distributions......Page 164
6. Some Continuous Probability Distributions......Page 192
7. Functions of Random Variables(Optional)......Page 232
8. Fundamental Sampling Distributions and Data Descriptions......Page 246
9. One- and Two-Sample Estimation Problems......Page 286
10. One- and Two-Sample Tests of Hypotheses......Page 340
11. Simple Linear Regression and Correlation......Page 410
12. Multiple Linear Regression and Certain Nonlinear Regression Models......Page 464
13. One-Factor Experiments: General......Page 528
14. Factorial Experiments (Two or More Factors)......Page 582
15. 2^k Factorial Experiments and Fractions......Page 618
16. Nonparametric Statistics......Page 676
17. Statistical Quality Control......Page 702
18. Bayesian Statistics......Page 730
Bibliography......Page 742
App. A: Statistical Tables and Proofs......Page 746
App. B: Answers to Odd-Numbered Non-Review Exercises......Page 790
INDEX......Page 806