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Search - Chances Are . . . : Adventures in Probability
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Chances Are Adventures in Probability Author: A layman’s journey into the realm of probability—from poker to politics, weather to war, Monte Carlo to mortality — We search for certainty, but find only likelihood. All things are possible, only one thing actually happens; everything else is in the realm of probability. The twin disciplines of probability and statistics unde... more »
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Larry M. (guardianelm) reviewed Chances Are . . . : Adventures in Probability on + 20 more book reviews
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Easily the best book I've read on probability recently. It uses nicely done examples, and tries to avoid using much math in the process. If you had trouble with your probability course in college, check this out for a more readable history.
Genres:
- Science & Math >> Mathematics >> General
- Science & Math >> Mathematics >> Applied >> Probability & Statistics
- Professional & Technical >> Professional Science >> Mathematics >> Applied >> Statistics