Taking Chances. Winning with Probability
John Haigh
ISBN 10: 0198504306 ISBN 13: 9780198504306
Published by Oxford University Press, 1999
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Taking Chances presents an entertaining and fascinating exploration of probability, revealing traps and fallacies in the field. It describes and analyzes a remarkable variety of situations where chance plays a role, including football pools, the Lottery, TV games, sport, cards, roulette, coins, and dice. The book guides the reader round common pitfalls, demonstrates how to make better informed decisions, and shows where the odds can be unexpectedly in your favor.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Taking Chances. Winning with Probability
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good