Introduction to Probability Models, Ninth Edition [Hardcover]

Sheldon M. Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0125980620 | ISBN-13: 978-0125980623 | Edition: 9

Ross's classic bestseller, Introduction to Probability Models, has been used extensively by professionals and as the primary text for a first undergraduate course in applied probability. It provides an introduction to elementary probability theory and stochastic processes, and shows how probability theory can be applied to the study of phenomena in fields such as engineering, computer science, management science, the physical and social sciences, and operations research. With the addition of several new sections relating to actuaries, this text is highly recommended by the Society of Actuaries.

A new section (3.7) on COMPOUND RANDOM VARIABLES, that can be used to establish a recursive formula for computing probability mass functions for a variety of common compounding distributions.

A new section (4.11) on HIDDDEN MARKOV CHAINS, including the forward and backward approaches for computing the joint probability mass function of the signals, as well as the Viterbi algorithm for determining the most likely sequence of states.

Simplified Approach for Analyzing Nonhomogeneous Poisson processes

Additional results on queues relating to the
(a) conditional distribution of the number found by an M/M/1 arrival who spends a time t in the system,;
(b) inspection paradox for M/M/1 queues
(c) M/G/1 queue with server breakdown


Many new examples and exercises.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise from Reviewers:
"This is a fascinating introduction to applications from a variety of disciplines. Any curious student will love this book."
- Jean LeMaire, University of Pennsylvania
"I think Ross has done an admirable job of covering the breadth of applied probability. Ross
writes fantastic problems which really force the students to think divergently...The examples, like the exercises are great."
- Matt Carlton, Cal Polytechnic Institute
"This book may be a model in the organization of the education process. I would definitely rate
this text to be the best probability models book at its level of difficulty...far more sophisticated and deliberate than its competitors."
- Kris Ostaszewski, University of Illinois

Book Description

Ross's bestseller--now updated with new material for actuarial exams and current applications in engineering, science, business, and economics

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 9 edition (December 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0125980620
• ISBN-13: 978-0125980623
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very usefull and easy, January 7, 2009

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Manoel Galdino (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Probability Models, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

I am not a statistician and yet I loved the book. The exercises are hard, but very helpfull (maybe it should have more answers). There are a lot of examples in each chapter, making easier to understand the theory.

The author look to explain the intuition behind some theorems and proofs, which is excellent. I have almost no hard background in statistic and math (just knew how to derive and integrate and some notions of calculus of probaility) and I was capable of understand almost everything I studied (from chapter 4 to 8).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book in probability theory, September 25, 2011

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Reza Toghraee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Introduction to Probability Models, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

This is my favorite book and doesn't leave my desk. I was surprised to see a few really low reviews, complaining how dense or uneasy this book is. This is NOT a beginners book. This is a graduate level text book that may be taught in TWO semesters! Yes it's dense, and covers variety of advanced probability subjects. Those who find this book too dense and uneasy are better off starting with Sheldon Ross's introductory book (A First Course in Probability).

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy it, September 16, 2011

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This review is from: Introduction to Probability Models, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

I think this book is difficult to follow and it is not organized well. Buying this book was a waste of money.