ABSTRACT

Offering accessible and nuanced coverage, Richard W. Hamming discusses theories of probability with unique clarity and depth. Topics covered include the basic philosophical assumptions, the nature of stochastic methods, and Shannon entropy. One of the best introductions to the topic,  The Art of Probability  is filled with unique insights and tricks worth knowing.

chapter 1|40 pages

Probability

chapter 2|56 pages

Some Mathematical Tools

chapter 3|44 pages

Methods for Solving Problems

chapter 4|47 pages

Countably Infinite Sample Spaces

chapter 5|51 pages

Continuous Sample Spaces

chapter 6|13 pages

Uniform Probability Assignments

chapter 7|25 pages

Maximum Entropy

chapter 8|27 pages

Models of Probability

chapter 9|20 pages

Some Limit Theorems

chapter 10|11 pages

An Essay On Simulation