Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference

An Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference, Third Edition, guides the reader through probability models and statistical methods to develop critical-thinking skills. Written by award-winning author George Roussas, this valuable text introduces a thinking process to help them obtain the best solution to a posed question or situation, and provides a plethora of examples and exercises to illustrate applying statistical methods to different situations. - Offers a relatively rigorous, yet accessible, mathematical discussion of probability theory and statistical inference important to students in a broad variety of disciplines- Includes relevant proofs and exercises with useful hints to their solutions- Provides brief answers to even-numbered exercises at the back of the book and detailed solutions to all exercises available to qualified instructors in the Solutions Manual