Dobrow, Robert P. creator text bibliography Electronic books. nju 2014 2014 monographic eng 1 online resource (518 pages) : illustrations "A good probability book at the undergraduate level should develop proper problem-solving skills and mathematical maturity; contain a nice mix of theory and application; and be useful in numerous client disciplines (such as computer science, economics, and engineering). It should be written by someone who has consistently taught the course over numerous years and is tolerant of varying levels of student/reader backgrounds. Probability with Applications in R by Robert Dobrow is such a book. Passionate about problem-solving methods and strategies, Dobrow offers guided assistance for techniques that can be generalized to a wide range of situations (e.g. taking complements, working with indicator variables, conditioning, etc.). The author also introduces and then emphasizes simulation (by way of the ever-increasing popularity of freeware R) throughout the text in order to illustrate concepts and highlight computational and theoretical results. Real-life data and examples, over 150 applications, and a multitude of simple and provocative exercises are prevalent. Other key features include discussion of probabilistic topics rather than combinatorial ones; multiple "point-of-view" arguments; and an early introduction to random variables"-- Robert P. Dobrow, Department of Mathematics, Carleton College. Includes bibliographical references and index. Probabilities Data processing R (Computer program language) QA276.45.R3 D63 2014eb 519.20285/5133 Dobrow, Robert P. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2014] xx, 496 pages (DLC) 2013013972 9781118589359 (e-book) http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10780717 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10780717 CaPaEBR 130524 ebr10780717 eng