An Introduction to Probability and Statistics
2026 | 262 pages

Dr. Abhinav Chakraborty, Pranvesh Mukherjee and Dr. Soubhik Chakraborty

Hardbound
INR 1995
ISBN: 9789349830462

Hardbound

INR 1995

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An Introduction to Probability and Statistics is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental concepts of statistics and probability, crafted for both beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding. This book serves as a practical resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging the power of data.

From foundational principles to advanced techniques, the book covers a wide array of topics, including probability theory, descriptive and inferential statistics and more. Each chapter is designed to build on the previous one, ensuring a clear and structured learning experience.

To reinforce learning and encourage practical application, the book includes a variety of exercises and problems at the end of each chapter. Whether you are new to the subject or looking to refine your skills, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the world of probability and statistics with confidence.

 

USP: 1. Provides clear, step-by-step explanations of complex topics, making it easier for readers to grasp
             challenging concepts.

          2. Emphasizes real-world applications with practical examples and exercises, helping readers not
              just understand, but apply statistical methods to solve actual problems.

          3. Wherever necessary, Python codes with output have been provided.

Dr. Abhinav Chakraborty is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He completed his PhD from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Earlier he did his MTech in Computer Science and Data Processing from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur prior to which he did his M.Sc. in Mathematics from Jadavpur university. His research areas include Swarm Robotics, Distributed Algorithms for Multi Robots Coordination, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Network Algorithms, Graph Theory and Graph Algorithms in which he has published several research papers in peer reviewed journals.

 

 

Pranvesh Mukherjee. MSc (Stat) has been a Visiting Faculty in the Department of Mathematics under Basic Engineering Science at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Garia, Kolkata, India. He has published articles in a peer reviewed journal of science education and is a co-inventor in one patent.

 

Dr. Soubhik Chakraborty, primarily a statistician, is a Professor and Formerly Head, Department of Mathematics at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He has published over 100 research papers, more than 20 books including research monographs and 2 patents apart from guiding 15 research scholars leading to PhD in several areas of Applied Statistics. He has been a Vising Scientist at Indian Statistical Institute twice (July 2002 at Bangalore Centre and June 2004 at Kolkata Centre, the latter under INSA Fellowship). He is an acknowledged reviewer of ACM, IEEE and AMS. He has received several awards in both teaching and research. He is a life member of Indian Statistical institute.

1 Descriptive Statistics

2 Basics of Probability Theory

3 Random Variables

4 Continuous Random Variables

5 Joint Distribution

6 Special Distributions

7 Tail Bounds

8 Statistical Inference Part One: Estimation

9 Statistical Inference Part Two: Testing of Hypothesis

Appendix

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