Probability And Statistics: The Science Of Uncertainty - Brossura

Tabak, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0816062315 ISBN 13: 9780816062317

Casa editrice: Checkmark Books, 2005

Riassunto

A detailed look at the many aspects of a key branch of mathematical investigation.

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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Book by Tabak John

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Checkmark Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0816062315
• ISBN 13: 9780816062317
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 226
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile