Problems and snapshots from the world of probability
By: Gunnar Blom, Lars Holst, Dennis Sandell.
Contributors: Holst, Lars.; Sandell, Dennis.
Publisher: Springr-Verlag
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Probabilities -- Problems, exercises, etc
Description: This book comprises a collection of 125 problems and snapshots from discrete probability. The problems are selected on the basis of their elegance and utility whereas the snapshots are intended to provide a quick overview of topics in probability. These include combinatorics, Poisson approximation, patterns in random sequences, Markov chains, random walks, cover times, and embedding procedures.

A wide range of readers will enjoy this diverse selection of topics. Students will find this a helpful and stimulating companion to their probability courses. The snapshots will leave the students with an expanded knowledge about topics not generally covered by textbooks. Other than a basic exposure to probabilistic ideas, such as might be gained from a first course in probability, it is self-contained.

Consequently, almost all of the problems can be tackled by undergraduate students as well as appeal to those who enjoy the challenge of constructing and solving problems.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [230]-235) and index.