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Probability: An Introduction provides the fundamentals, requiring minimal algebraic skills from the student. It begins with an introduction to sets and set operations, progresses to counting techniques, and then presents probability in an axiomatic way, never losing sight of elucidating the subject through concrete examples. The book contains numerous examples and solved exercises taken from various fields, and includes computer explorations using Maple TM Key Features Clarifies concepts with numerous applied examples and exercises Includes end-of-chapter computer explorations using Maple to illustrate various topics Accompanying CD-ROM contains computer code and project files Instructor resources include solutions to exercises and PDF slides About The Author David A. Santos, PhD has held positions at Community College of Philadelphia, the University of North Texas, the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Pennsylvania. He has an AB in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and a PhD from the University of Michigan. His interests range from number theory, combinatorics, and algorithms to computer programming. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Sets and Functions Chapter 2: Combinatorics Chapter 3: Probability Chapter 4: Conditional Probability Chapter 5: Discrete Random Variables Chapter 6: Densities Index