What the luck? : the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives
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New York : Overlook Press, 2016.
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Published
New York : Overlook Press, 2016.
Format
Book
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289 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-282) and index.
Description
Explores the role of luck, specifically the concept of "regression to the mean," in everyday life, exploring how failures to understand chance and random variations influence choices and perceptions of truth.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Smith, G. (2016). What the luck?: the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives (First edition.). Overlook Press.

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

Smith, Gary, 1945-. 2016. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives. Overlook Press.

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

Smith, Gary, 1945-. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives Overlook Press, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Gary. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives First edition., Overlook Press, 2016.

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