Probability And Statistics: The Science Of Uncertainty - Couverture souple

Tabak, John

 
9780816062317: Probability And Statistics: The Science Of Uncertainty
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0816062315 ISBN 13 : 9780816062317
Editeur : Checkmark Books, 2005

Synopsis

Probability deals with measuring the likelihood of a particular outcome or event. Statistics is the collection, tabulation, and systematic classification of data, especially for use in predicting probable future trends. Crude ideas of probability and statistics likely evolved with the earliest humans, helping them decide where to go in search of food, shelter, and safety. Today's theories and methods of probability and statistics enable people to collect and analyze information relating to more complex situations than in the past, such as the prevalence or incidence of diseases among a group of people, and to make decisions calculated to result in a certain outcome. Probability and Statistics provides a detailed look at the many aspects of this branch of mathematical investigation. Covering everything from ancient games of chance played around the world and the theories of Fermat and Pascal to phrenology, the specious use of statistics, and statistical methods to stop epidemics, this book offers a comprehensive look at the historical development and uses of probability and statistics. Modern applications of these ideas, the use of probability in modern safety analysis and phone networks, and the use of statistics in epidemiology and actuarial science are also presented in this clearly written and illustrated reference.

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À propos de l?auteur

John Tabak, Ph.D., performed graduate work at SUNY at Stony Brook and received a degree in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is the author of A Look at Earth and A Look at Neptune, two astronomy titles for middle school readers.

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Éditeur
Checkmark Books
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816062315
ISBN 13 
9780816062317
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
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Personne responsable
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