Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways ― as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to give a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.In this second edition the author presents a new chapter exploring science and society including the way that scientists communicate with the public on current topics, such as global warming. The book also investigates pensions and pension policy, and how they are influenced by changing actuarial tables.
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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.
Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often, information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to present a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.
The author presents a new chapter exploring science and society including the way that scientists communicate with the public on current topics such as global warming. The book also investigates pensions and pension policy, and how they are influenced by changing actuarial tables.
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Zustand: New. Presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. This title enables an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431. . 2012. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9781848167629