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Probabilities : the little numbers that rule our lives

Praise for the First Edition

“If there is anything you want to know, or remind yourself, about probabilities, then look no further than this comprehensive, yet wittily written and enjoyable, compendium of how to apply probability calculations in real-world situations.”

- Keith Devlin, Stanford University, National Public Radio’s “Math Guy” and author of The Math Gene and The Unfinished Game

From probable improbabilities to regular irregularities, Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives, Second Edition investigates the often surprising effects of risk and chance in our lives. Featuring a timely update, the Second Edition continues to be the go-to guidebook for an entertaining presentation on the mathematics of chance and uncertainty.

The new edition develops the fundamental mathematics of probability in a unique, clear, and informal way so readers with various levels of experience with probability can understand the little numbers found in everyday life. Illustrating the concepts of probability through relevant and engaging real-world applications, the Second Edition features numerous examples on weather forecasts, DNA evidence, games and gambling, and medical testing. The revised edition also includes:


The application of probability in finance, such as option pricing
The introduction of branching processes and the extinction of family names
An extended discussion on opinion polls and Nate Silver’s election predictions

Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives, Second Edition is an ideal reference for anyone who would like to obtain a better understanding of the mathematics of chance, as well as a useful supplementary textbook for students in any course dealing with probability.

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Perpustakaan Pusat E81
E81
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Informasi Detail
Judul Seri
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No. Panggil
E81
Penerbit
Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley.,
Deskripsi Fisik
xii, 328 hlm.
Bahasa
English
ISBN/ISSN
9781118898864
Klasifikasi
NONE
Tipe Isi
text
Tipe Media
computer
Tipe Pembawa
online resource
Edisi
Second Edition
Subjek
Probabilitas (dan Matematika Terapan)
Matematika : Probabilitas
Info Detail Spesifik
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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab
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