Probability and Statistics by Example

Review of previous edition: '... all the ingredients that contribute to making a good lecture are in the book: well-explained theory, interesting examples, and funny jokes and amusing stories about famous probabilists and statisticians. The authors also give rhythm to the flow of the subjects, making the volume a very pleasant book to read.' Emanuele Taufer, Mathematical Reviews
Review of previous edition: '... authors claim that this book simplifies life for test-taking students by offering them a wealth of exercises along with complete solutions. Highly recommended.' Choice
Review of previous edition: 'Well put together, well written and containing a regular joke to relax the mind, this book is an excellent text for courses in probability and statistics designed for the reasonably mathematically sophisticated.' Charles Ashbacher, Journal of Recreational Mathematics
Review of previous edition: 'The book is well-written, not just for the problems but also for the remarks and historical asides that the authors choose to include ... I will certainly keep it on my desk next time I teach a similar course as a good resource for problems, and I would recommend it to any student wanting supplemental material.' Darren Glass, MAA Reviews
'This book gives both relevant background material and clear solutions for many instructive problems mostly taken from examination papers at Cambridge. It would be a valuable teaching aid to a student who first makes a serious attempt to solve each problem for herself/himself.' David Williams, Professor Emeritus, University of Bath