Home › Mathematics › Probability and Expectation

Probability and Expectation

by Shan Zun

Probability through Olympiad problems

Regular price $31.31 USD
Regular price $34.79 USD Sale price $31.31 USD
Save 10%

Paperback New English

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.

Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

Probability through Olympiad problems

Part of a Mathematical Olympiad series, this book introduces probability theory through problem solving, emphasizing probability and mathematical expectation. Its 65 worked problems are followed by 107 exercises with answers, giving the subject a clear practice-oriented structure. The focus is on concepts, methods, and the meaning of these two central ideas, within a mathematics-contest context.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students preparing for mathematics contests who want to study probability.
  • Learners seeking structured practice in probability and mathematical expectation.
  • Readers interested in problem-based introductions to probability theory.

Themes

Probability theoryMathematical expectationMathematics contest problem solving

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

In China, lots of excellent students who are good at maths take an active part in various maths contests and the best six senior high school students will be selected to form the IMO National Team to compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad. In the past ten years China's IMO Team has achieved outstanding results -- they have won the first place almost every year.

The author is one of the senior coaches of China's IMO National Team, whose students have won many gold medals many times in IMO.

This book is part of the Mathematical Olympiad Series which discusses several aspects related to maths contests, such as algebra, number theory, combinatorics, graph theory and geometry. This book will, in an interesting problem-solving way, explain what probability theory is: its concepts, methods and meanings; particularly, two important concepts -- probability and mathematical expectation (briefly expectation) -- are emphasized. It consists of 65 problems, appended by 107 exercises and their answers.

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews