Probability and Statistical Inference

This text presents key topics in mathematical statistics in a rigorous yet accessible manner. It covers aspects of probability, distribution theory, and random processes that are fundamental to a proper understanding of inference. The book also discusses the properties of estimators constructed from a random sample of ends, with sections on methods for estimating parameters in time series models and computationally intensive inferential techniques. The text challenges the more mathematically inclined students while providing an approachable explanation of advanced statistical concepts for students who struggle with existing texts.

1. Introduction
2. Probability
3. Random Variables and Univariate Distributions
4. Multivariate Distributions
5. Conditional Distributions
6. Statistical Models
7. Sample Moments and Quantiles
8. Estimation, Testing, and Prediction
9. Likelihood-based Inference
10. Inferential Theory
11. Bayesian Inference
12. Simulation Methods