TY - BOOK AU - Walpole, Ronald E. TI - Probability & statistics for engineers & scientists SN - 9780130415295 U1 - 519.2 PY - 2002/// CY - New Delhi PB - Pearson Education KW - Engineering -- Statistical methods KW - Probabilities N1 - Bibliography & index; 2 Probability 22 -- 3 Random Variables and Probability Distributions 63 -- 4 Mathematical Expectation 88 -- 5 Some Discrete Probability Distributions 115 -- 6 Some Continuous Probability Distributions 142 -- 7 Functions of Random Variables (Optional) 177 -- 8 Fundamental Sampling Distributions and Data Descriptions 194 -- 9 One- and Two-Sample Estimation Problems 230 -- 10 One- and Two-Sample Tests of Hypotheses 284 -- 11 Simple Linear Regression and Correlation 350 -- 12 Multiple Linear Regression and Certain Nonlinear Regression Models 400 -- 13 One-Factor Experiments: General 461 -- 14 Factorial Experiments (Two or More Factors) 519 -- 15 2[superscript k] Factorial Experiments and Fractions 555 -- 16 Nonparametric Statistics 600 -- 17 Statistical Quality Control 625 N2 - For junior/senior undergraduates studying engineering, science or computer science.This classic text provides a rigorous introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference that is motivated by interesting, relevant applications. Assumes a background in calculus; offers a unique balance of theory and methodology ER -