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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Covers topics from probable improbabilities to regular irregularities. This book investigates the effects of risk and chance in everyday lives. This book shows how to think straight in a world of randomness and uncertainty. It is suitable for those who want to understand the mathematics of chance.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Probabilities: The Little Numbers that Rule Our Lives This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. What are the chances? Find out in this entertaining exploration ofprobabilities in our everyday lives "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 Math Instinct "A delightful guide to the sometimes counterintuitive discipline of probability. Olofsson points out major ideas here, explains classic puzzles there, and everywhere makes free use of witty vignettes to instruct and amuse." - John Allen Paulos, Temple University, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper "Beautifully written, with fascinating examples and tidbits of information. Olofsson gently and persuasively shows us how to think clearly about the uncertainty that governs our lives." - John Haigh, University of Sussex, author of Taking Chances: Winning with Probability From probable improbabilities to regular irregularities, Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives investigates the often-surprising effects of risk and chance in our everyday lives. With examples ranging from WWII espionage to the O. J. Simpson trial, from bridge to blackjack, from Julius Caesar to Jerry Seinfeld, the reader is taught how to think straight in a world of randomness and uncertainty. Throughout the book, readers learn: Why it is not that surprising for someone to win the lottery twiceHow a faulty probability calculation forced an innocent woman to spend three years in prisonHow to place bets if you absolutely insist on gamblingHow a newspaper turned an opinion poll into one of the greatest election blunders in history Educational, eloquent, and entertaining, Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to obtain a better understanding of the mathematics of chance.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. 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 pricingThe introduction of branching processes and the extinction of family namesAn 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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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 2. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Zustand: New. * Covers probability theory in general, not focusing on anyspecific sub-discipline such as gambling or stock trading. * Full of entertaining and mind-boggling examples from the worldof probability. * The writing style is plain and clear; it implies thatthe book will be user-friendly. Num Pages: 280 pages, , black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396. . 2010. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . …

Zustand: New. In English.

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Zustand: New. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534. . 2015. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . .

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 280 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. * Covers probability theory in general, not focusing on anyspecific sub-discipline such as gambling or stock trading. * Full of entertaining and mind-boggling examples from the worldof probability. * The writing style is plain and clear; it implies thatthe book will be user-friendly. Num Pages: 280 pages, , black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396. . 2010. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534. . 2015. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.