Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 9th Edition, is a calculus-based textbook written by Jay L. Devore and published by Cengage Learning. The volume introduces probability and statistics for students across engineering and science disciplines.

The text focuses on core concepts, probability models, and statistical methodology. Devore includes the underlying rationale for methods alongside procedural steps, avoiding a cookbook approach to mathematical problem-solving.

To demonstrate practical applications, the textbook draws upon authentic problem scenarios throughout its examples and exercises. Many of these practice problems incorporate real data sets to illustrate quantitative reasoning in technical contexts.