9781333676834 - The Doctrine of Chances, or a Method of Calculating the Probabilities of Events in Play (Classic Reprint) di Moivre, A. De (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on the mathematical calculation of probabilities. The author, an acclaimed mathematician, seeks to establish a solid mathematical basis for the branch of knowledge known as the Doctrine of Chances. In it, he provides a set of fundamental principles and rules for calculating the likelihood of various events occurring, and to characterize the nature of the risk and advantage in games of chance. The author includes several illustrative examples to clarify these principles, which he expands upon to explore many intricate chance-based scenarios of increasing complexity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of probability within the context of games of chance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.