Department of Computer Science and Technology

Introduction to Probability Supervision 1

Recommended reading

A First Course in Probability (9th edition) by Sheldon Ross:

  • Chapter 1: Combinatorial Analysis
  • Chapter 2: Axioms of Probability, sections 1-5
  • Chapter 3: Conditional Probability and Independence, sections 1-5
  • Chapter 4: Random Variables, sections 1-5

(Previous editions are also fine, but may have different chapter names/numbers.)

Exercises

  1. 2007 Paper 3 Question 2
  2. 2004 Paper 2 Question 5
  3. 2007 Paper 4 Question 2
  4. 2004 Paper 2 Question 4

We will also have a "Mastermind" session at the end of the supervision. Please prepare 3 questions unless you are the Mastermind.