Probability, Statistics and Queuing Theory with Computer Science Applications

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Description This is a textbook on applied probability and statistics with computer science applications for students at the upper undergraduate level. It may also be used as a self study book for the practicing computer science professional. The successful first edition of this book proved extremely useful to students who need to use probability, statistics and queueing theory to solve problems in other fields, such as engineering, physics, operations research, and management science. The book has also been successfully used for courses in queueing theory for operations research students. This second edition includes a new chapter on regression as well as more than twice as many exercises at the end of each chapter. While the emphasis is the same as in the first edition, this new book makes more extensive use of available personal computer software, such as Minitab and Mathematica. Readership Students taking courses in applied probability, introductory statistics, and queueing theory, as well as computer science professionals. Quotes @qu:”Allens book is a most welcome contribution: it is self-contained, well-focused and replete with instructive examples. Its informal style makes it well-suited for the non-academic practitioner, but it is also an excellent text for advanced undergraduates.” @source:–COMPUTING REVIEWS @qu:”The techniques and methodology for evaluating computer system performance and capacity are nicely described in Dr. Allen’s excellent book. The use of computer-oriented examples is instructive as well as refreshing.” @source:–IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL @qu:”The exposition and notation are unusually clear…this is a well executed, useful book which should be in every computer scientist’s library.” @source:–POPULAR COMPUTING @qu:”This book covers just enough theory so that the practical aspects can be illustrated. Homework mixed with humor further strengthens queueing applications. Over the last decade my graduate students, 95% of whom are now practicin