Randomness
Deborah J. Bennett
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Randomness
Published
1998
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
238
ISBN-10
0674107454
Description
This book is aimed at the trouble with trying to learn about probability. A story of the misconceptions and difficulties civilization overcame in progressing toward probabilistic thinking, Randomness is also a skillful account of what makes the science of probability so daunting in our own time. To acquire a (correct) intuition of chance is not easy to begin with, and moving from an intuitive sense to a formal notion of probability presents further problems. Author Deborah Bennett traces the path this process takes in an individual trying to come to grips with concepts of uncertainty and fairness, and charts the parallel course by which societies have developed ideas about randomness and determinacy.
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 Randomness?
This edition of Randomness has approximately 238 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 Randomness?
For most readers, Randomness typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 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 Randomness?
The estimated word count for Randomness is approximately 59,500 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 Randomness?
Randomness was written by Deborah J. Bennett.
When was Randomness published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.