Struck by Lightning
The Curious World of Probabilities (Mathematics)
Jeffrey S. Rosenthal
"Struck by Lightning" explores the role of randomness in our daily lives, from surprise parties to terrorist attacks. Probability theory is key to understanding and making sense of the uncertainties we face. Rosenthal, a knowledgeable math professor, teaches readers how to develop an informed perspective on probability, allowing us to embrace opportunities and enjoy the uncertainties we face.
Дата публикации
2006-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
2006-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
впервые опубликовано в 2005
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3.66
ISBN
9780309097345
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Sums up my decision making process whenever anything is unknown. The basic idea is: understand how fun and useful probabilities and statistics are. – источник