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Hardback. Condition: Good. The Price is Right is television's longest-running game show. Since its inception in 1956, contestants have won cars, tropical vacations, diamond jewelry, even a live horse, and the hosts' excited catchphrase come on down has become part of our everyday vernacular. Part of the program's enduring appeal is the apparent ease of the game, guessing the cash value of certain prizes. But, if that's the case, then why do so many contestants come away from the show empty-handed? Solving The Price is Right is an in-depth exploration of the underlying probability theory of the popular television program that explores how biases and behavioral pitfalls limit our ability to successfully apply logic and math both on and off the show. With rigorous data and analysis compiled from Seasons 47 and 48 (356 total episodes), investor and math practitioner Justin L. Bergner draws strategic and mathematical insights from all facets of the show, from Contestant's Row bidding to the Showcase Showdown, and all 77 Pricing Games, using a combination of game theory, probability theory, statistics, and pattern recognition. In each section, Bergner summarizes contestant performance, highlights the biases leading to sub-par outcomes, and shows how outcomes can be improved by executing the right strategies while avoiding cognitive biases. Throughout, Bergner applies the lessons learned to the fields of business, finance, and our real lives, shedding light on themes of reverse psychology, strategic patience, and the importance of establishing what is sufficient for success in our pursuits. The result is a truly unique and meticulously researched book that uses Solving The Price is Right as a lens to examine our own choices - and how to make better ones.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The Price is Right is television's longest-running game show. Since its inception in 1956, contestants have won cars, tropical vacations, diamond jewelry, even a live horse, and the hosts' excited catchphrase come on down has become part of our everyday vernacular. Part of the program's enduring appeal is the apparent ease of the game, guessing the cash value of certain prizes. But, if that's the case, then why do so many contestants come away from the show empty-handed? Solving The Price is Right is an in-depth exploration of the underlying probability theory of the popular television program that explores how biases and behavioral pitfalls limit our ability to successfully apply logic and math both on and off the show. With rigorous data and analysis compiled from Seasons 47 and 48 (356 total episodes), investor and math practitioner Justin L. Bergner draws strategic and mathematical insights from all facets of the show, from Contestant's Row bidding to the Showcase Showdown, and all 77 Pricing Games, using a combination of game theory, probability theory, statistics, and pattern recognition. In each section, Bergner summarizes contestant performance, highlights the biases leading to sub-par outcomes, and shows how outcomes can be improved by executing the right strategies while avoiding cognitive biases. Throughout, Bergner applies the lessons learned to the fields of business, finance, and our real lives, shedding light on themes of reverse psychology, strategic patience, and the importance of establishing what is sufficient for success in our pursuits. The result is a truly unique and meticulously researched book that uses Solving The Price is Right as a lens to examine our own choices - and how to make better ones.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: New. As such, the book will challenge us to rethink the history of mathematics on the American continents. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 392 pages, 31, 29 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1K; 3JB; 3JD; GBCR; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635. . 2009. hardcover. Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condition: New. As such, the book will challenge us to rethink the history of mathematics on the American continents. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 392 pages, 31, 29 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1K; 3JB; 3JD; GBCR; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635. . 2009. hardcover. Not a first edition copy. . . . …

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.06 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - What happens when a small printed ticket becomes connected to more money than most people can imagine spending in a lifetime Across America, enormous lottery prizes have inspired long queues, workplace pools, private promises, and dreams of homes, freedom, generosity, and relief from financial pressure. Behind that excitement lies a far more complicated story involving history, probability, government revenue, taxation, secrecy, scams, and the emotional weight of sudden wealth. America's Billion-Dollar Lottery Decoded looks beyond the glowing jackpot signs to reveal how modern multistate lotteries became national events. Through clear explanations and carefully documented stories, it explores the mathematics behind the dream, the winners who faced life-changing decisions, and the financial realities hidden behind the advertised prize. This is not a guide to predicting winning numbers. It is an honest and compelling examination of what happens when human hope meets extraordinary odds. Inside, you'll discover- How early lotteries helped finance roads, schools, churches, military needs, and public projects- How a small regional game developed into a nationwide billion-dollar phenomenon- Why every valid number combination has the same mathematical chance- How enormous jackpots grow through rollovers, publicity, and rising participation- What documented winners experienced after their lives changed overnight- Why the advertised jackpot and the immediate cash payment are dramatically different- How federal, state, and local taxes can affect the amount eventually received- Why privacy laws differ and how sudden wealth can reshape families and friendships- How fake winning notices, impersonation schemes, and advance-fee fraud operate- Why the dream of sudden wealth remains powerful even when people understand the odds>Beyond every record-breaking prize is a deeply human desire for security, choice, dignity, and a different future. This book reveals the complicated reality hidden inside that dream. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Price is Right is television's longest-running game show. Since its inception in 1956, contestants have won cars, tropical vacations, diamond jewelry, even a live horse, and the hosts' excited catchphrase "come on down!" has become part of our everyday vernacular. Part of the program's enduring appeal is the apparent ease of the game, guessing the cash value of certain prizes. But, if that's the case, then why do so many contestants come away from the show empty-handed Solving The Price is Right is an in-depth exploration of the underlying probability theory of the popular television program that explores how biases and behavioral pitfalls limit our ability to successfully apply logic and math both on and off the show. With rigorous data and analysis compiled from Seasons 47 and 48 (356 total episodes), investor and math practitioner Justin L. Bergner draws strategic and mathematical insights from all facets of the show, from Contestant's Row bidding to the Showcase Showdown, and all 77 Pricing Games, using a combination of game theory, probability theory, statistics, and pattern recognition. In each section, Bergner summarizes contestant performance, highlights the biases leading to sub-par outcomes, and shows how outcomes can be improved by executing the right strategies while avoiding cognitive biases. Throughout, Bergner applies the lessons learned to the fields of business, finance, and our real lives, shedding light on themes of reverse psychology, strategic patience, and the importance of establishing what is sufficient for success in our pursuits. The result is a truly unique and meticulously researched book that uses Solving The Price is Right as a lens to examine our own choices and how to make better ones. …

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