Prob/Stats Thoughts on "Weighing the Odds" by David Williams?

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The discussion centers around the textbook "Weighing the Odds: A Course in Probability and Statistics," which is being considered for use in an undergraduate course. The user, nearing completion of a BSc in Physics, seeks feedback on the book's adequacy, particularly regarding its problem sets, as there are concerns it may lack sufficient exercises. Suggestions for supplementary resources, including a problem database with solutions, are requested. The conversation also references the standard textbook "An Introduction in Probability" by Ross and highlights a newer, more affordable option by David Morin, known for its extensive problem sets and solutions. The user expresses interest in knowing if additional materials are necessary to enhance learning, especially since their upcoming class closely follows the content of the discussed textbook. Overall, the book's popularity and effectiveness as a learning tool are questioned, indicating a need for further exploration of alternatives.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/052100618X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The full title is: Weighing the Odds: A Course in Probability and Statistics

I was interested in using this book as an undergraduate text for learning probability/statistics. I am almost completed my BSc in Physics and have taken other math courses (e.g. multivariable calculus, complex variables, PDE) and have been introduced to basic probability/statistics. Is this text lacking in any way? I've heard it could use more problems—do you have any suggestions this (i.e. problem database with solutions)?

Any further recommendations after this book?
 
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Never seen this textbook, but the standard is Ross: An Introduction In Probability.
 
There's a new one from David Morin that is relatively inexpensive and that I have high hopes for:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1523318678/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A hallmark of Morin's 2 other texts (Classical Mechanics and his update to Purcell's Electricity and Magnetism) is that he incorporates a large number of problems with solutions.
 
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ibkev said:
There's a new one from David Morin that is relatively inexpensive and that I have high hopes for:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1523318678/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A hallmark of Morin's 2 other texts (Classical Mechanics and his update to Purcell's Electricity and Magnetism) is that he incorporates a large number of problems with solutions.

MidgetDwarf said:
Never seen this textbook, but the standard is Ross: An Introduction In Probability.

Thank you both for your input. A class I will be taking soon follows the text I mentioned above very closely, which is why I was asking about it. Knowing ahead of time if it is necessary to supplement my linked textbook with other materials based on others' experiences would have been nice, although it doesn't seem like a very popular book haha.
 
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