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Adventures in applied probability

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2016

J. Gani
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Abstract

This article attempts to provide a historical perspective of the author's involvement in applied probability. Several research problems in this area are described, and three organizational experiences of importance to the author outlined. After a brief account of the development of the Applied Probability journals, the article concludes with some philosophical remarks.

Keywords

APPLIED PROBABILITY JOURNALSDAM THEORYSTOCHASTIC PROCESSESDEMOGRAPHIC MODELSSTATISTICS IN LITERATURE

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Part 1 - Some Thoughts on Applied Probability
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Journal of Applied Probability , Volume 25 , Issue A , 1988 , pp. 3 - 23
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Copyright © Applied Probability Trust 1988 

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