Taking chances: winning with probability
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [366]-368) and index What is probability? -- lotteries -- football pools, premium bonds -- one coin, many games -- dice -- games with few choices -- waiting, waiting, waiting -- TV games -- casino games -- bookies, the tote, spread betting -- this sporting life -- lucky for some - miscellanea -- probability for lawyers "What are the odds against winning the Lotto, The Weakest Link, or Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The answer lies in the science of probability, yet many of us are unaware of how this science works. Every day, people make judgements on a wide variety of situations where chance plays a role, including buying insurance, betting on horse-racing, following medical advice - even carrying an umbrella. In Taking Chances, John Haigh guides the reader round common pitfalls, demonstrates how to make better-informed decisions, and shows where the odds can be unexpectedly in your favour. This new edition has been fully updated, and includes information on top television shows, plus a new chapter on Probability for Lawyers."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 373 p.) |
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