In this outgrowth of his undergraduate courses on probability and random signals (e.g. grade point averages), Rong (electrical engineering, U. of New Orleans) utilizes a textgraph format of fonts suitable for direct use as transparencies/viewgraphs and smaller type providing further detail. He covers: basic concepts in probability and statistics, random variables, random processes, power spectral density, linear systems with random inputs, and optimal linear systems. Includes worked examples from diverse engineering applications, 40 self-test problems with solutions, a description of the companion software written in MATLAB, and tips for using MATLAB computer language. An instructor's manual is available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)