Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics [Book].

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Features A balanced presentation focuses on the Internet as a specific motivating example of a network and also introduces students to protocols in a more theoretical context. A chapter on wireless and mobility includes insight into 802.11 and coverage of ad hoc networking. Principles and Practice boxes throughout demonstrate real-world applications of the principles studied. Case History boxes are sprinkled in to help tell the story of the history and development of computer networking. Material on application programming development is included, along with numerous programming assignments. A highly developed art program enhances the descriptions of concepts. A comprehensive Companion Website, which includes additional learning material, links to relevant online resources, and lab material. New to This Edition New homework problems enhance all of the chapters. Chapter 7 (Network Security) includes new pedagogic insight for IPsec and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and a new lab on IPsec. P2P section provides a new subsection on Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs) and major enhancements to BitTorrent material. Substantially updated coverage of Access Networks. New section on VLANs New finite-state machine description of reliable data transfer for TCP. Each new copy of this textbook includes six months of prepaid access to the Companion Website at www.aw-bc.com/kurose_ross that includes Hands-on Ethereal Labs, programming labs, Java™ applets, interactive self-assessment quizzes, and links to relevant material.

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