An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling (5th ed.)

An Introduction to Stochastic Modeling, Fifth Edition bridges the gap between basic probability and an intermediate level course in stochastic processes, serving as the foundation for either a one-semester or two-semester course in stochastic processes for students familiar with elementary probability theory and calculus. The objectives are to introduce students to the standard concepts and methods of stochastic modeling, to illustrate the rich diversity of applications of stochastic processes i