Chances are-- : adventures in probability
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New York : Viking, 2006.
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Published
New York : Viking, 2006.
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Book
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319 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
UPC
9780670034871

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Includes index.
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A layman's journey into the realm of probability. We search for certainty, but find only likelihood. All things are possible, only one thing actually happens; everything else is in the realm of probability. The twin disciplines of probability and statistics underpin every modern science and sketch the shape of all purposeful group activity--politics, economics, medicine, law, sports--giving humans a handle on the essential uncertainty of their existence. Yet while we are all aware of the hard facts, most of us still refuse to take account of probability--preferring to drive, not fly; buying into market blips; smoking cigarettes; denying we will ever age. There are some people, though--gamblers, risk buyers, forensic experts, doctors, strategists--who find probability's mass of incomplete uncertainties delightful and revelatory. This book is their story.--From publisher description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Kaplan, M., & Kaplan, E. (2006). Chances are--: adventures in probability . Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kaplan, Michael and Ellen Kaplan. 2006. Chances Are--: Adventures in Probability. Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kaplan, Michael and Ellen Kaplan. Chances Are--: Adventures in Probability Viking, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Kaplan, Michael., and Ellen Kaplan. Chances Are--: Adventures in Probability Viking, 2006.

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