Applied Stochastic Processes: A Biostatistical and Population Oriented Approach.

Abstract

Introduction to Stochastic Processes: Basic Concepts. Random Walk and Markov Process. Non-Markov Process and Renewal Theory. Martingales. Counter Theory and Age-Replacement Policy. Palm Probability and Its Applications. Stochastic Epidemic Processes. Stochastic Processes of Clinical Drug Trials. Techniques of Stochastic Processes in Mortality Analysis--Applications on Life Table. Techniques of Stochastic Processes in Fertility Analysis. Techniques of Stochastic Process for Demographic Analysis--Population Growth Indices. Stochastic Processes on Survival and Competing Risk Theory. Stochastic Processes in Genetics. Appendix. Index.