CHANCES ARE . . .: (Record no. 4306)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 1-4406-8087-6
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency DLC
Language of cataloging En
Transcribing agency DLC
050 ## - DUCE LIBRARY CALL NUMBER
Classification number DUCE QA273.15.K37
100 ## - AUTHOR
Personal name Kaplan, Michael
Fuller form of name Michael Kaplan
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title CHANCES ARE . . .:
Remainder of title ADVENTURES N PROBABILITY/
Statement of responsibility, etc. Michael Kaplan
260 ## - PUBLISHER
Place of publication New York:
Name of publisher Penguin Group,
Date of publication 2006.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Volume, Pages 319p.:
Other physical details ill.;
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes Index.
520 ## - ABSTRACT
Summary, etc. Chances Are... Adventures in Probability explores the fascinating world of probability through engaging stories and real-life examples. Michael and Ellen Kaplan demystify complex concepts by illustrating how chance shapes everyday decisions, from games and gambling to weather forecasts and medical diagnoses. The book blends humor, history, and accessible explanations to make probability understandable and relevant. Designed for general readers, it invites curiosity about randomness and uncertainty, showing that probability is not just math, but a vital tool for navigating life’s unpredictable adventures.
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Link text http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29
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