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Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation: The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling
William J. Stewart
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Description for Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation: The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling
Hardback. Offers a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. This book looks at the fundamentals of probability theory, from the basic concepts of set-based probability, through probability distributions, to bounds, limit theorems, and the laws of large numbers. Num Pages: 776 pages, 175 line illus. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 184 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1514.
Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a fundamental role. The textbook is relevant to a wide variety of fields, including computer science, engineering, operations research, statistics, and mathematics. The textbook looks at the fundamentals of probability theory, from the basic concepts of set-based probability, through probability distributions, to bounds, limit theorems, and the laws of large numbers. Discrete ... Read more
Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a fundamental role. The textbook is relevant to a wide variety of fields, including computer science, engineering, operations research, statistics, and mathematics. The textbook looks at the fundamentals of probability theory, from the basic concepts of set-based probability, through probability distributions, to bounds, limit theorems, and the laws of large numbers. Discrete ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
760
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
776
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691140629
SKU
V9780691140629
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About William J. Stewart
William J. Stewart is professor of computer science at North Carolina State University. He is the author of "An Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains" (Princeton).
Reviews for Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation: The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling
"The book represents a valuable text for courses in statistics and stochastic processes, so it is strongly recommended to libraries."
Hassan S. Bakouch, Journal of Applied Statistics
Hassan S. Bakouch, Journal of Applied Statistics