Everyday Probability and Statistics: Health, Elections, Gambling and War - Couverture rigide

Woolfson, Michael Mark

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 184816761X ISBN 13 : 9781848167612

Editeur : Imperial College Press, 2012

Synopsis

Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways -- as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to give a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.In this second edition the author presents a new chapter exploring science and society including the way that scientists communicate with the public on current topics, such as global warming. The book also investigates pensions and pension policy, and how they are influenced by changing actuarial tables.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often, information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to present a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Imperial College Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184816761X
• ISBN 13: 9781848167612
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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