Probability and Information - An Integrated Approach (1996) Front Cover Book Details Author David Applebaum Genre Information Theory; Probabilities Subject Probabilities; Information Theory Publication Date 1996 Format Paperback (250 x 175 mm) Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Plot Book Description This elementary introduction to probability theory and information theory provides a clear and systematic foundation to the subject; the author pays particular attention to the concept of probability via a highly simplified discussion of measures on Boolean algebras. He then applies the theoretical ideas to practical areas such as statistical inference, random walks, statistical mechanics, and communications modeling. Applebaum deals with topics including discrete and continuous random variables, entropy and mutual information, maximum entropy methods, the central limit theorem, and the coding and transmission of information. The author includes many examples and exercises that illustrate how the theory can be applied, e.g. to information technology. Solutions are available by email. This book is suitable as a textbook for beginning students in mathematics, statistics, or computer science who have some knowledge of basic calculus. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store Amazon.com Location A05 Current Value $39.99 Purchase Date 5/28/03 Condition Near Mint Index 132 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Amazon UK Barnes & Noble Powell's Collection # 00091A Main Subject Probability Secondary Subject Information Theory Product Details LoC Classification QA273 .A66 1996 Dewey 519.2 20 ISBN 0521555280 Edition 01 Printing 1 Country USA Cover Price $30.00 Nr of Pages 212 First Edition Yes Rare No Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Presente de Aniversario do Josue (2003)