CHANCES ARE . . .: ADVENTURES N PROBABILITY/ Michael Kaplan

By:

Kaplan, Michael Michael Kaplan

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York: Penguin Group, 2006.Description: 319p.: illISBN:

1-4406-8087-6

LOC classification:

DUCE QA273.15.K37

Summary: 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. http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29

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Includes Index.

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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