当前位置: 100md首页 > 电子书籍 > 资料下载2021 > 未分类2
编号:46418
普林斯顿概率论读本英文原版.pdf
http://www.100md.com 2020年11月21日
第1页
第4页
第13页
第23页
第39页

    参见附件(8021KB,737页)。

    有趣、引人入胜且通俗易懂,价值非凡

    普林斯顿概率论读本清晰、直观地呈现了‘理解机会所需的全部工具’。对于已经很好地理解了微积分的学生而言,将对概率论的讨论与这些主题背后的微积分知识相结合大有裨益,精品站提供的是The Probability Lifesaver: All the Tools You Need to Understand Chance英文原版书籍。

    普林斯顿概率论读本英文版预览

    目录大全

    I General Theory 1

    1 Introduction 3

    1.1 Birthday Problem 4

    1.1.1 Stating the Problem 4

    1.1.2 Solving the Problem 6

    1.1.3 Generalizing the Problem and Solution: Efficiencies 11

    1.1.4 Numerical Test 14

    1.2 From Shooting Hoops to the Geometric Series 16

    1.2.1 The Problem and Its Solution 16

    1.2.2 Related Problems 21

    1.2.3 General Problem Solving Tips 25

    1.3 Gambling 27

    1.3.1 The 2008 Super Bowl Wager 28

    1.3.2 Expected Returns 28

    1.3.3 The Value of Hedging 29

    1.3.4 Consequences 31

    1.4 Summary 31

    1.5 Exercises 34

    2 Basic Probability Laws 40

    2.1 Paradoxes 41

    2.2 Set Theory Review 43

    2.2.1 Coding Digression 47

    2.2.2 Sizes of Infinity and Probabilities 48

    2.2.3 Open and Closed Sets 50

    2.3 Outcome Spaces, Events, and the Axioms of Probability 52

    2.4 Axioms of Probability 57

    2.5 Basic Probability Rules 59

    2.5.1 Law of Total Probability 60

    2.5.2 Probabilities of Unions 61

    2.5.3 Probabilities of Inclusions 64

    2.6 Probability Spaces and σ-algebras 65

    2.7 Appendix: Experimentally Finding Formulas 70

    2.7.1 Product Rule for Derivatives 71

    2.7.2 Probability of a Union 72

    2.8 Summary 73

    2.9 Exercises 73

    3 Counting I: Cards 78

    3.1 Factorials and Binomial Coefficients 79

    3.1.1 The Factorial Function 79

    3.1.2 Binomial Coefficients 82

    3.1.3 Summary 87

    3.2 Poker 88

    3.2.1 Rules 88

    3.2.2 Nothing 90

    3.2.3 Pair 92

    3.2.4 Two Pair 95

    3.2.5 Three of a Kind 96

    3.2.6 Straights, Flushes, and Straight Flushes 96

    3.2.7 Full House and Four of a Kind 97

    3.2.8 Practice Poker Hand: I 98

    3.2.9 Practice Poker Hand: II 100

    3.3 Solitaire 101

    3.3.1 Klondike 102

    3.3.2 Aces Up 105

    3.3.3 FreeCell 107

    3.4 Bridge 108

    3.4.1 Tic-tac-toe 109

    3.4.2 Number of Bridge Deals 111

    3.4.3 Trump Splits 117

    3.5 Appendix: Coding to Compute Probabilities 120

    3.5.1 Trump Split and Code 120

    3.5.2 Poker Hand Codes 121

    3.6 Summary 124

    3.7 Exercises 124

    4 Conditional Probability, Independence, and

    Bayes’ Theorem 128

    4.1 Conditional Probabilities 129

    4.1.1 Guessing the Conditional Probability Formula 131

    4.1.2 Expected Counts Approach 132

    4.1.3 Venn Diagram Approach 133

    4.1.4 The Monty Hall Problem 135

    4.2 The General Multiplication Rule 136

    4.2.1 Statement 136

    4.2.2 Poker Example 136

    4.2.3 Hat Problem and Error Correcting Codes 138

    4.2.4 Advanced Remark: Definition of Conditional Probability 138

    4.3 Independence 139

    4.4 Bayes’ Theorem 142

    4.5 Partitions and the Law of Total Probability 147

    4.6 Bayes’ Theorem Revisited 150

    4.7 Summary 151

    4.8 Exercises 152

    5 Counting II: Inclusion-Exclusion 156

    5.1 Factorial and Binomial Problems 157

    5.1.1 “How many” versus “What’s the probability” 157

    5.1.2 Choosing Groups 159

    5.1.3 Circular Orderings 160

    5.1.4 Choosing Ensembles 162

    5.2 The Method of Inclusion-Exclusion 163

    5.2.1 Special Cases of the Inclusion-Exclusion Principle 164

    5.2.2 Statement of the Inclusion-Exclusion Principle 167

    5.2.3 Justification of the Inclusion-Exclusion Formula 168

    5.2.4 Using Inclusion-Exclusion: Suited Hand 171

    5.2.5 The At Least to Exactly Method 173

    5.3 Derangements 176

    5.3.1 Counting Derangements 176

    5.3.2 The Probability of a Derangement 178

    5.3.3 Coding Derangement Experiments 178

    5.3.4 Applications of Derangements 179

    5.4 Summary 181

    5.5 Exercises 182

    6 Counting III: Advanced Combinatorics 186

    6.1 Basic Counting 187

    6.1.1 Enumerating Cases: I 187

    6.1.2 Enumerating Cases: II 188

    6.1.3 Sampling With and Without Replacement 192

    6.2 Word Orderings 199

    6.2.1 Counting Orderings 200

    6.2.2 Multinomial Coefficients 202

    6.3 Partitions 205

    6.3.1 The Cookie Problem 205

    6.3.2 Lotteries 207

    6.3.3 Additional Partitions 212

    6.4 Summary 214

    6.5 Exercises 215

    II Introduction to Random Variables 219

    7 Introduction to Discrete Random Variables 221

    7.1 Discrete Random Variables: Definition 221

    7.2 Discrete Random Variables: s 223

    7.3 Discrete Random Variables: CDFs 226

    7.4 Summary 233

    7.5 Exercises 235

    8 Introduction to Continuous Random Variables 238

    8.1 Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 239

    8.2 s and CDFs: Definitions 241

    8.3 s and CDFs: Examples 243

    8.4 Probabilities of Singleton Events 248

    8.5 Summary 250

    8.6 Exercises 250

    9 Tools: Expectation 254

    9.1 Calculus Motivation 255

    9.2 Expected Values and Moments 257

    9.3 Mean and Variance 261

    9.4 Joint Distributions 265

    9.5 Linearity of Expectation 269

    9.6 Properties of the Mean and the Variance 274

    9.7 Skewness and Kurtosis 279

    9.8 Covariances 280

    9.9 Summary 281

    9.10 Exercises 281

    10 Tools: Convolutions and Changing Variables 285

    10.1 Convolutions: Definitions and Properties 286

    10.2 Convolutions: Die Example 289

    10.2.1 Theoretical Calculation 289

    10.2.2 Convolution Code 290

    10.3 Convolutions of Several Variables 291

    10.4 Change of Variable Formula: Statement 294

    10.5 Change of Variables Formula: Proof 297

    10.6 Appendix: Products and Quotients

    of Random Variables 302

    10.6.1 Density of a Product 302

    10.6.2 Density of a Quotient 303

    10.6.3 Example: Quotient of Exponentials 304

    10.7 Summary 305

    10.8 Exercises 305

    11 Tools: Differentiating Identities 309

    11.1 Geometric Series Example 310

    11.2 Method of Differentiating Identities 313

    11.3 Applications to Binomial Random Variables 314

    11.4 Applications to Normal Random Variables 317

    11.5 Applications to Exponential

    Random Variables 320

    11.6 Summary 322

    11.7 Exercises 323

    III Special Distributions 325

    12 Discrete Distributions 327

    12.1 The Bernoulli Distribution 328

    12.2 The Binomial Distribution 328

    12.3 The Multinomial Distribution 332

    12.4 The Geometric Distribution 335

    12.5 The Negative Binomial Distribution 336

    12.6 The Poisson Distribution 340

    12.7 The Discrete Uniform Distribution 343

    12.8 Exercises 346

    13 Continuous Random Variables:

    Uniform and Exponential 349

    13.1 The Uniform Distribution 349

    13.1.1 Mean and Variance 350

    13.1.2 Sums of Uniform Random Variables 352

    13.1.3 Examples 354

    13.1.4 Generating Random Numbers Uniformly 356

    13.2 The Exponential Distribution 357

    13.2.1 Mean and Variance 357

    13.2.2 Sums of Exponential Random Variables 361

    13.2.3 Examples and Applications of Exponential Random

    Variables 364

    13.2.4 Generating Random Numbers from

    Exponential Distributions 365

    13.3 Exercises 367

    14 Continuous Random Variables: The Normal Distribution 371

    14.1 Determining the Normalization Constant 372

    14.2 Mean and Variance 375

    14.3 Sums of Normal Random Variables 379

    14.3.1 Case 1: μ X = μ Y = 0 and σ 2

    X

    = σ 2

    Y

    = 1 380

    14.3.2 Case 2: General μ X ,μ Y and σ 2

    X ,σ

    2

    Y

    383

    14.3.3 Sums of Two Normals: Faster Algebra 385

    14.4 Generating Random Numbers from

    Normal Distributions 386

    14.5 Examples and the Central Limit Theorem 392

    14.6 Exercises 393

    15 The Gamma Function and Related Distributions 398

    15.1 Existence of ? (s) 398

    15.2 The Functional Equation of ? (s) 400

    15.3 The Factorial Function and ? (s) 404

    15.4 Special Values of ? (s) 405

    15.5 The Beta Function and the Gamma Function 407

    15.5.1 Proof of the Fundamental Relation 408

    15.5.2 The Fundamental Relation and ?(1/2) 410

    15.6 The Normal Distribution and the Gamma Function 411

    15.7 Families of Random Variables 412

    15.8 Appendix: Cosecant Identity Proofs 413

    15.8.1 The Cosecant Identity: First Proof 414

    15.8.2 The Cosecant Identity: Second Proof 418

    15.8.3 The Cosecant Identity: Special Case s=1/2 421

    15.9 Cauchy Distribution 423

    15.10 Exercises 424

    16 The Chi-square Distribution 427

    16.1 Origin of the Chi-square Distribution 429

    16.2 Mean and Variance of X ?χ 2 (1) 430

    16.3 Chi-square Distributions and Sums of Normal Random

    Variables 432

    16.3.1 Sums of Squares by Direct Integration 434

    16.3.2 Sums of Squares by the Change of Variables Theorem 434

    16.3.3 Sums of Squares by Convolution 439

    16.3.4 Sums of Chi-square Random Variables 441

    16.4 Summary 442

    16.5 Exercises 443

    IV Limit Theorems 447

    17 Inequalities and Laws of Large Numbers 449

    17.1 Inequalities 449

    17.2 Markov’s Inequality 451

    17.3 Chebyshev’s Inequality 453

    17.3.1 Statement 453

    17.3.2 Proof 455

    17.3.3 Normal and Uniform Examples 457

    17.3.4 Exponential Example 458

    17.4 The Boole and Bonferroni Inequalities 459

    17.5 Types of Convergence 461

    17.5.1 Convergence in Distribution 461

    17.5.2 Convergence in Probability 463

    17.5.3 Almost Sure and Sure Convergence 463

    17.6 Weak and Strong Laws of Large Numbers 464

    17.7 Exercises 465

    18 Stirling’s Formula 469

    18.1 Stirling’s Formula and Probabilities 471

    18.2 Stirling’s Formula and Convergence of Series 473

    18.3 From Stirling to the Central Limit Theorem 474

    18.4 Integral Test and the Poor Man’s Stirling 478

    18.5 Elementary Approaches towards

    Stirling’s Formula 482

    18.5.1 Dyadic Decompositions 482

    18.5.2 Lower Bounds towards Stirling: I 484

    18.5.3 Lower Bounds toward Stirling II 486

    18.5.4 Lower Bounds towards Stirling: III 487

    18.6 Stationary Phase and Stirling 488

    18.7 The Central Limit Theorem and Stirling 490

    18.8 Exercises 491

    19 Generating Functions and Convolutions 494

    19.1 Motivation 494

    19.2 Definition 496

    19.3 Uniqueness and Convergence of

    Generating Functions 501

    19.4 Convolutions I: Discrete Random Variables 503

    19.5 Convolutions II: Continuous Random Variables 507

    19.6 Definition and Properties of Moment Generating

    Functions 512

    19.7 Applications of Moment Generating Functions 520

    19.8 Exercises 524

    20 Proof of the Central Limit Theorem 527

    20.1 Key Ideas of the Proof 527

    20.2 Statement of the Central Limit Theorem 529

    20.3 Means, Variances, and Standard Deviations 531

    20.4 Standardization 533

    20.5 Needed Moment Generating Function Results 536

    20.6 Special Case: Sums of Poisson

    Random Variables 539

    20.7 Proof of the CLT for General Sums via MGF 542

    20.8 Using the Central Limit Theorem 544

    20.9 The Central Limit Theorem and

    Monte Carlo Integration 545

    20.10 Summary 546

    20.11 Exercises 548

    21 Fourier Analysis and the Central Limit Theorem 553

    21.1 Integral Transforms 554

    21.2 Convolutions and Probability Theory 558

    21.3 Proof of the Central Limit Theorem 562

    21.4 Summary 565

    21.5 Exercises 565

    V Additional Topics 567

    22 Hypothesis Testing 569

    22.1 Z-tests 570

    22.1.1 Null and Alternative Hypotheses 570

    22.1.2 Significance Levels 571

    22.1.3 Test Statistics 573

    22.1.4 One-sided versus Two-sided Tests 576

    22.2 On p-values 579

    22.2.1 Extraordinary Claims and p-values 580

    22.2.2 Large p-values 580

    22.2.3 Misconceptions about p-values 581

    22.3 On t-tests 583

    22.3.1 Estimating the Sample Variance 583

    22.3.2 From z-tests to t-tests 584

    22.4 Problems with Hypothesis Testing 587

    22.4.1 Type I Errors 587

    22.4.2 Type II Errors 588

    22.4.3 Error Rates and the Justice System 588

    22.4.4 Power 590

    22.4.5 Effect Size 590

    22.5 Chi-square Distributions, Goodness of Fit 590

    22.5.1 Chi-square Distributions and Tests of Variance 591

    22.5.2 Chi-square Distributions and t-distributions 595

    22.5.3 Goodness of Fit for List Data 595

    22.6 Two Sample Tests 598

    22.6.1 Two-sample z-test: Known Variances 598

    22.6.2 Two-sample t-test: Unknown but Same Variances 600

    22.6.3 Unknown and Different Variances 602

    22.7 Summary 604

    22.8 Exercises 605

    23 Difference Equations, Markov Processes,and Probability 607

    23.1 From the Fibonacci Numbers to Roulette 607

    23.1.1 The Double-plus-one Strategy 607

    23.1.2 A Quick Review of the Fibonacci Numbers 609

    23.1.3 Recurrence Relations and Probability 610

    23.1.4 Discussion and Generalizations 612

    23.1.5 Code for Roulette Problem 613

    23.2 General Theory of Recurrence Relations 614

    23.2.1 Notation 614

    23.2.2 The Characteristic Equation 615

    23.2.3 The Initial Conditions 616

    23.2.4 Proof that Distinct Roots Imply Invertibility 618

    23.3 Markov Processes 620

    23.3.1 Recurrence Relations and Population Dynamics 620

    23.3.2 General Markov Processes 622

    23.4 Summary 622

    23.5 Exercises 623

    24 The Method of Least Squares 625

    24.1 Description of the Problem 625

    24.2 Probability and Statistics Review 626

    24.3 The Method of Least Squares 628

    24.4 Exercises 633

    25 Two Famous Problems and Some Coding 636

    25.1 The Marriage/Secretary Problem 636

    25.1.1 Assumptions and Strategy 636

    25.1.2 Probability of Success 638

    25.1.3 Coding the Secretary Problem 641

    25.2 Monty Hall Problem 642

    25.2.1 A Simple Solution 643

    25.2.2 An Extreme Case 644

    25.2.3 Coding the Monty Hall Problem 644

    25.3 Two Random Programs 645

    25.3.1 Sampling with and without Replacement 645

    25.3.2 Expectation 646

    25.4 Exercises 646

    Appendix A Proof Techniques 649

    A.1 How to Read a Proof 650

    A.2 Proofs by Induction 651

    A.2.1 Sums of Integers 653

    A.2.2 Divisibility 655

    A.2.3 The Binomial Theorem 656

    A.2.4 Fibonacci Numbers Modulo 2 657

    A.2.5 False Proofs by Induction 659

    A.3 Proof by Grouping 660

    A.4 Proof by Exploiting Symmetries 661

    A.5 Proof by Brute Force 663

    A.6 Proof by Comparison or Story 664

    A.7 Proof by Contradiction 666

    A.8 Proof by Exhaustion (or Divide and Conquer) 668

    A.9 Proof by Counterexample 669

    A.10 Proof by Generalizing Example 669

    A.11 Dirichlet’s Pigeon-Hole Principle 670

    A.12 Proof by Adding Zero or Multiplying by One 671

    Appendix B Analysis Results 675

    B.1 The Intermediate and Mean Value Theorems 675

    B.2 Interchanging Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals 678

    B.2.1 Interchanging Orders: Theorems 678

    B.2.2 Interchanging Orders: Examples 679

    B.3 Convergence Tests for Series 682

    B.4 Big-Oh Notation 685

    B.5 The Exponential Function 688

    B.6 Proof of the Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality 691

    B.7 Exercises 692

    Appendix C Countable and Uncountable Sets 693

    C.1 Sizes of Sets 693

    C.2 Countable Sets 695

    C.3 Uncountable Sets 698

    C.4 Length of the Rationals 700

    C.5 Length of the Cantor Set 701

    C.6 Exercises 702

    Appendix D Complex Analysis and the Central Limit

    Theorem 704

    D.1 Warnings from Real Analysis 705

    D.2 Complex Analysis and Topology Definitions 706

    D.3 Complex Analysis and Moment Generating Functions 711

    D.4 Exercises 715

    Bibliography 717

    Index 721

    内容简介

    The essential lifesaver for students who want to master probability

    For students learning probability, its numerous applications, techniques, and methods can seem intimidating and overwhelming. That's where The Probability Lifesaver steps in. Designed to serve as a complete stand-alone introduction to the subject or as a supplement for a course, this accessible and user-friendly study guide helps students comfortably navigate probability's terrain and achieve positive results.

    The Probability Lifesaver is based on a successful course that Steven Miller has taught at Brown University, Mount Holyoke College, and Williams College. With a relaxed and informal style, Miller presents the math with thorough reviews of prerequisite materials, worked-out problems of varying difficulty, and proofs. He explores a topic first to build intuition, and only after that does he dive into technical details. Coverage of topics is comprehensive, and materials are repeated for reinforcement―both in the guide and on the book's website. An appendix goes over proof techniques, and video lectures of the course are available online. Students using this book should have some familiarity with algebra and precalculus.

    The Probability Lifesaver not only enables students to survive probability but also to achieve mastery of the subject for use in future courses.

    A helpful introduction to probability or a perfect supplement for a course

    Numerous worked-out examples

    Lectures based on the chapters are available free online

    Intuition of problems emphasized first, then technical proofs given

    Appendixes review proof techniques

    Relaxed, conversational approach

    Review

    "The breadth of the book’s coverage and its clear, informal tone in addressing highly formal problems remind one of a friendly professor offering unlimited office hours, and the book will be a highly accessible supplement for students working through another, more conventional text. . . . [This is] a volume that deserves to be widely known in educational circles and will likely find its way to the shelves of practicing statisticians who wish to probe below the surface of fundamental theorems that they have learned by rote."---H. Van Dyke Parunak, Computing Reviews

    "Steven J. Miller’s The Probability Lifesaver presents, as its subtitle claims, 'all the tools you need to understand chance' in a clear, straightforward manner. . . . For the students that have a good understanding of Calculus, the combination of the probability discussions along with the calculus behind these topics is very beneficial.", MAA Reviews

    "I recommend the book to everyone who is studying and fascinated by statistics."---Singalakha Menziwa, Mathemafrica

    Review

    "I see a tremendous value in this fun, engaging, and informal book. It has a conversational tone, which invites students to engage the material and concepts. It is as if Miller is there, lecturing on the topics, helping students to think things through for themselves."―John Imbrie, University of Virginia

    From the Back Cover

    "This is a superb book by a gifted writer and mathematician. Miller's amiable, intuitive writing style weaves stories about probability into the narrative in a unique fashion."--Larry Leemis, College of William & Mary

    "The Probability Lifesaver creates a wonderful mathematical experience. It combines important theories with fun problems, giving a new and creative perspective on probability. This book helped me understand the big questions behind the mathematics of probability: why the complex theories I was learning are true, where they come from, and what are their applications. This approach is a welcome complement to other heavy theoretical books, and was detailed and expansive enough to serve as the main textbook for our class."--Alexandre Gueganic, Williams College 19

    "This fun book gives readers the feeling that they are having a live conversation with the author. A wonderful resource for students and teachers alike, The Probability Lifesaver contains clear and detailed explanations, problems with solutions on every topic, and extremely helpful background material."--Iddo Ben-Ari, University of Connecticut

    "In The Probability Lifesaver, Miller does more than simply present the theoretical framework of probability. He takes complex concepts and describes them in understandable language, provides realistic applications that highlight the far-extending reaches of probability, and engages the problem-solving intuitions that lie at the heart of mathematics. Lastly, and most importantly, I am reminded throughout this textbook of why I chose to study mathematics: because it's fun!"--Michael Stone, Williams College 16

    "The Probability Lifesaver motivates introductory probability theory with concrete applications in an approachable and engaging manner. From computing the probability of various poker hands to defining sigma-algebras, it strikes a balance between applied computation and mathematical theory that makes it easy to follow while still being mathematically satisfying."--David Burt, Williams College 17

    "A balanced mix of theoretical and practical problem-solving approaches in probability--suited for personal study as well as textbook reading in and out of the classroom. After college, while working, I took a probability class remotely and with this book, I was able to follow easily despite being without a TA or easy access to the professor. From research examples to interview questions, it has saved my life more than once."--Dan Zhao, Williams College 14

    "The Probability Lifesaver helped me build a foundation of probability theory and an appreciation for its nuances through engaging examples and easy-to-follow explanations. This well-written and extensive book will serve as your guide to probability and reward you for the time you give it."--Jaclyn Porfilio, Williams '15

    "I see a tremendous value in this fun, engaging, and informal book. It has a conversational tone, which invites students to engage the material and concepts. It is as if Miller is there, lecturing on the topics, helping students to think things through for themselves."--John Imbrie, University of Virginia

    "The Probability Lifesaver contains a lot of explanations and examples and provides step-by-step instructions to how definitions and ideas are formulated. I appreciated that it tries to provide multiple solutions to each problem. Interesting, informative, approachable, and comprehensive, this book was easy to read and would make a good supplement for a first probability course at the undergraduate level."--Jingchen Hu, Vassar College

    "Filled with many interesting and contemporary examples, The Probability Lifesaver would have undoubtedly helped me while I was taking statistics. Miller offers careful, detailed explanations in simple terms that are easy to understand."--James Coyle, former student at Rutgers University。

    作者介绍

    史蒂文·J. 米勒(Steven J. Miller)

    美国耶鲁大学数学与物理学学士,普林斯顿大学数学硕士及博士。现任威廉姆斯学院数学教授、Erd?s研究所教职研究员,还是美国数学协会和Phi Beta Kappa荣誉学会成员。主要研究方向有数论、线性代数、概率论和统计学。

    图书点评

    个人结论:本书和《普林斯顿微积分读本(修订版)》有明显差异。

    我是读了《普林斯顿微积分读本(修订版)》,感觉非常好,慕名买了同系列的《普林斯顿概率论读本》,但是读后发现明显不同,但客观说,本书是一本好书。它能让读者快速理解概率论涉及的核心概念和方法。

    好点1: 内容循序渐进,例子丰富。先是用足够的篇幅做引子,慢慢引导读者走入概率论的殿堂,让人不知不觉学了很多。然后再自然的引出公式或定理,做一个总结。符合格物致知的套路,先让你实践,然后总结出道理。

    好点2: 全书结构清晰合理。

    好点3: 语言平实,娓娓道来。翻译的也很好。

    好点4: 用很多的篇幅讲解思路。包括证明的思路,分析问题的思路,推导公式的思路等。很多书只讲概念,只列出证明步骤,本书能详细的讲解思路,是非常好的。

    槽点1: 假设读者有良好的微积分基础。很多地方的概念,为了使读者理解,往往会用微积分里的概念做类比。个人觉得,这个假设前提太强了,如果读者对微积分不熟悉,或忘了,往往读了这些类比会更加迷惑,本来是一个问题,现在变成两个了:)

    槽点2: 有些地方太啰嗦。可能作者怕读者搞不懂,讲的特别细,好像是课堂上的讲课内容直接语音转文字写入书中一样。但对于我这样有一点基础,想重温一遍概率论的人来说,感觉太啰嗦了,不够简明。我想这种写书风格,更适合零基础入门者。

    我近期读了《概率导论 第二版》和《概率论和数理统计》,这三本都是好书,看个人偏好哪个吧。它们使用的符号、讲解的方式都不太一样。如果都没有读过,随便选一本都不会错。

    普林斯顿概率论读本英文原版版截图