Best Introductory Probability Books?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for introductory probability theory books and resources. Participants share their experiences with various texts and seek suggestions for accessible materials suitable for beginners.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses enjoyment and challenges with YA Rozanov's "Probability Theory: A Concise Course" and seeks additional recommendations for introductory texts.
  • Another participant mentions several books, including one that is well-reviewed but not yet read, a traditional introductory text that is expensive, and an inexpensive Dover title that is more accessible for beginners.
  • A different participant recommends a website that offers a variety of elementary and advanced results, examples, and interactive applets for studying probability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for accessible introductory resources, but there are multiple suggestions and no consensus on a single best book or resource.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on individual preferences for style and depth, and the discussion does not resolve which resources are definitively the best for beginners.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning probability theory, particularly those with little prior experience in the subject.

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Hello all, I have recently become very interested in Probability Theory, but I have NO real experience in it thus far. I am currently reading YA Rozanov's Probability Theory: A Concise Course, and I love it; it is a very well written book, and though I do have difficulty understanding some of it it is a nice challenge and I enjoy it even though I often have to reread the same part several times to understand it.

So what would be some good books/textbooks for basic, introductory probability theory? Thanks for any and all responses!
 
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That does help, thanks a lot!
 
I recommend the following site: http://www.math.uah.edu/stat/index.html It has a lot of elementary and advanced results with many examples and explanations. The best thing are the interactive applets that you get to study!
 
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That website looks super good, thanks
 

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