Probability and Information: An Integrated Approach by David Applebaum
Probability and Information: An Integrated Approach by David Applebaum
Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition | September 1, 2008 | English | ISBN: 0521899044 | 284 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition | September 1, 2008 | English | ISBN: 0521899044 | 284 pages | PDF | 1 MB
This new and updated textbook is an excellent way to introduce probability and information theory to students new to mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, economics, or business studies. Only requiring knowledge of basic calculus, it begins by building a clear and systematic foundation to probability and information. Classic topics covered include discrete and continuous random variables, entropy and mutual information, maximum entropy methods, the central limit theorem and the coding and transmission of information. Newly covered for this edition is modern material on Markov chains and their entropy.