Lady luck: the theory of probability

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Everyday questions such as "Should I take my umbrella?" involve probability, a topic important in daily life and in science. This witty, nontechnical introduction to the subject elucidates such concepts as permutations, independent events, mathematical expectation, the law of averages and more. No advanced math required. 49 drawings.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)Warren Weaver
Age14-16, 16-19, FE/HE
Published1964
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Shelf referenceA 519.2 WEA
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xffc7

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