Probability tales
Charles M. Grinstead
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Probability tales
Published
2011
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Pages
237
ISBN-13
9780821852613
Description
"This book explores four real-world topics through the lens of probability theory. It can be used to supplement a standard text in probability or statistics. Most elementary textbooks present the basic theory and then illustrate the ideas with some neatly packaged examples. Here the authors assume that the reader has seen, or is learning, the basic theory from another book and concentrate in some depth on the following topics: streaks, the stock market, lotteries, and fingerprints. This extended format allows the authors to present multiple approaches to problems and to pursue promising side discussions in ways that would not be possible in a book constrained to cover a fixed set of topics."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects
The Firm
A Mind to Murder
The Black Swan
Fooled by randomness
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introductory statistics for the behavioral sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Probability tales?
This edition of Probability tales has approximately 237 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Probability tales?
For most readers, Probability tales typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Probability tales?
The estimated word count for Probability tales is approximately 59,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Probability tales?
Probability tales was written by Charles M. Grinstead.
When was Probability tales published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.