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" Probability, Markov chains, queues, and simulation : "
William J. Stewart
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BL
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Record Number
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704579
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b526768
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Main Entry
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Stewart, William J.,1946-
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Title & Author
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Probability, Markov chains, queues, and simulation : : the mathematical basis of performance modeling /\ William J. Stewart
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Publication Statement
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Princeton, N.J. :: Princeton University Press,, c2009
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xviii, 758 p. :: ill. ;; 27 cm
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ISBN
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0691140626 (cloth : alk. paper)
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: 9780691140629 (cloth : alk. paper)
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contents
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Probability -- Combinatorics : the art of counting -- Random variables and distribution functions -- Joint and conditional distributions -- Expectations and more -- Discrete distribution functions -- Continuous distribution functions -- Bounds and limit theorems -- Discrete- and continuous-time Markov chains -- Numerical solution of Markov chains -- Elementary queueing theory -- Queues with phase-type laws : neuts' matrix-geometric method -- The z-transform approach to solving Markovian queues -- The M/G/1 and G/M/1 queues -- Queueing networks -- Some probabilistic and deterministic applications of random numbers -- Uniformly distributed "random" numbers -- Nonuniformly distributed "random" numbers -- Implementing discrete-event simulations -- Simulation measurements and accuracy
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Subject
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Markov processes
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Probabilities-- Computer simulation
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Queuing theory
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Dewey Classification
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519.201/13
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LC Classification
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QA273.S7532 2009
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