Probability theory

Best probability theory books and tools

Resources for Probability theory under Mathematics. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• A First Course in Probability (Sheldon Ross) — Standard undergrad probability before stochastic processes.
• Introduction to Probability (Blitzstein & Hwang) — Harvard-style problem-driven probability.
• Probability and Statistics (DeGroot & Schervish) — Probability core with statistics bridge chapters.
• Probability: Theory and Examples (Rick Durrett) — Rigorous measure-theory probability for advanced students.
• STEM lab notebook (grid + ruled) — Keep lab notes, units, and sketches in one place.
• Index cards for formulas and terms — Quick review between lectures and problem sets.