文档介绍：Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes
Second Edition
Richard M. Feldman · Ciriaco Valdez-Flores
Applied Probability
and Stochastic Processes
Second Edition
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Richard M. Feldman Ciriaco Valdez-Flores
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ISBN 978-3-642-05155-5 e-ISBN 978-3-642-05158-6
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Preface
This book is a result of teaching stochastic processes to junior and senior undergrad-
uates and beginning graduate students over many years.