{"product_id":"combinatorial-methods-in-discrete-distributions-hardback-9780471680277","title":"Combinatorial Methods in Discrete Distributions (Hardback) 9780471680277","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCombinatorial Methods in Discrete Distributions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharalambos A. Charalambides (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471680277, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 May 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e440 pages, Tables: 0 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Graphs: 0 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24 x 16.4 x 2.5 cm, 0.671 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Highly recommended.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2006)  \u003cp\u003e\"…a valuable and up-to-date account on Sterling numbers and occupancy distributions.\" (\u003ci\u003eMathematical Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 2006c)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA unique approach illustrating discrete distribution theory through combinatorial methods  \u003cp\u003eThis book provides a unique approach by presenting combinatorial methods in tandem with discrete distribution theory. This method, particular to discreteness, allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of theory by using applications to solve problems. The author makes extensive use of the reduction approach to conditional distributions of independent random occupancy numbers, and provides excellent studies of occupancy and sequential occupancy distributions, convolutions of truncated discrete distributions, and compound and mixture distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombinatorial Methods in Discrete Distributions begins with a brief presentation of set theory followed by basic counting principles. Fundamental principles of combinatorics, finite differences, and discrete probability are included to give readers the necessary foundation to the topics presented in the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA thorough examination of the field is provided and features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStirling numbers and generalized factorial coefficients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOccupancy and sequential occupancy distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003en-fold convolutions of truncated distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompound and mixture distributions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly worked examples aid readers in understanding complex theory and discovering how theory can be applied to solve practical problems. An appendix with hints and answers to the exercises helps readers work through the more complex sections. Reference notes are provided at the end of each chapter, and an extensive bibliography offers readers a resource for additional information on specialized topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003e1. Basic Combinatorics and Probability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Stirling Numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Generalized Stirlized and LAH Numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Occupancy Distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Sequential Occupancy Distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Convolutions of Truncated Distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Compound and Mixture Distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Hints and Answers to Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20%5BPB%5D%22\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298027958552,"sku":"9780471680277","price":127.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471680277.jpg?v=1781731599","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/combinatorial-methods-in-discrete-distributions-hardback-9780471680277","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}