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    Fat Chance: Probability from 0 to 1

    Fat Chance by Gross, Benedict; Harris, Joe; Riehl, Emily;

    Probability from 0 to 1

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    Product details:

    • Publisher Cambridge University Press
    • Date of Publication 13 June 2019

    • ISBN 9781108482967
    • Binding Hardback
    • No. of pages210 pages
    • Size 260x182x15 mm
    • Weight 610 g
    • Language English
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    Short description:

    Designed for the intellectually curious, this book provides a solid foundation in basic probability in an informal style, without jargon.

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    Long description:

    In a world where we are constantly being asked to make decisions based on incomplete information, facility with basic probability is an essential skill. This book provides a solid foundation in basic probability theory designed for intellectually curious readers and those new to the subject. Through its conversational tone and careful pacing of mathematical development, the book balances a charming style with informative discussion. This text will immerse the reader in a mathematical view of the world, giving them a glimpse into what attracts mathematicians to the subject in the first place. Rather than simply writing out and memorizing formulas, the reader will come out with an understanding of what those formulas mean, and how and when to use them. Readers will also encounter settings where probabilistic reasoning does not apply or where intuition can be misleading. This book establishes simple principles of counting collections and sequences of alternatives, and elaborates on these techniques to solve real world problems both inside and outside the casino. Pair this book with the HarvardX online course for great videos and interactive learning: https://harvardx.link/fat-chance.

    'Probability is a subject of fundamental importance that's often taught as a dry slog through ball-filled urns.&&&160;Fat Chance, a snappy and example-rich text, is the perfect antidote and a great choice for a general-audience math course.' Jordan Ellenberg, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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    Table of Contents:

    Part I. Counting: 1. Simple counting; 2. The multiplication principle; 3. The subtraction principle; 4. Collections; 5. Games of chance; Interlude; 6. The binomial theorem; 7. Advanced counting; Part II. Probability: 8. Expected value; 9. Conditional probability; 10. Unfair coins and loaded dice; 11. Geometric probability; Part III. Probability in the Large: 12. Games and their payoffs; 13. The normal distribution; 14. Don't try this at home.

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