Recommend a good statistics/probability book

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In summary, the speaker is looking for a book that will provide a strong foundation for probability and statistics through intuition. They mention having studied information theory in college but have since forgotten most of it. They also mention wanting the book to cover advanced topics like 2-D random variables and queuing theory. When asked about what books they consider intuitive, the speaker mentions a book on differential equations by Pollard and Tennebaum.
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Hello,
I have always been fascinated by probability and statistics for a reason I do not know. However, when I was in college I did information theory where probability theory is extensive. That was some 3 years back. For some reason I seem to have forgotten most of it mainly because of the lack of intuition behind the theories.
I'm looking to acquire a strong foundation for probability/statistics by intuition to finally entrench this subject in my head. The book should also include advanced topics like 2-D random variables, queuing theory etc.
Please suggest a good book with a proclivity to intuition.
Thanks
 
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"Intuitive" is a subjective matter. What math books have you seen that you consider intuitive?
 
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Stephen Tashi said:
"Intuitive" is a subjective matter. What math books have you seen that you consider intuitive?

Well, the time I was studying DE, I had a book by Pollard and Tennebaum and it was a beauty because the authors were deliberately taking their time to explain. As you might know, you can teach someone DE in a day or a month and the authors chose the month plan.
 

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