Chancing It: The Laws of Chance and How They Can Work for You Contributor(s): Matthews, Robert (Author), Gonick, Larry (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 151072379X ISBN-13: 9781510723795 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
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BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - Bayesian Analysis - Science | Essays - Mathematics | Essays |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: Make your own luck by understanding probability Over the years, some very smart people have thought they understood the rules of chance?only to fail dismally. Whether you call it probability, risk, or uncertainty, the workings of chance often defy common sense. Fortunately, advances in math and science have revealed the laws of chance, and understanding those laws can help in your everyday life. In Chancing It, award-winning scientist and writer Robert Matthews shows how to understand the laws of probability and use them to your advantage. He gives you access to some of the most potent intellectual tools ever developed and explains how to use them to guide your judgments and decisions. By the end of the book, you will know:
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