Probability For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 0471751413
- ISBN-13
- 9780471751410
- Category
- Mathematics
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-04-03
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Deborah J. Rumsey
Description
Packed with practical tips and techniques for solving probability problems Increase your chances of acing that probability exam -- or winning at the casino! Whether you're hitting the books for a probability or statistics course or hitting the tables at a casino, working out probabilities can be problematic. This book helps you even the odds. Using easy-to-understand explanations and examples, it demystifies probability -- and even offers savvy tips to boost your chances of gambling success! Discover how to * Conquer combinations and permutations * Understand probability models from binomial to exponential * Make good decisions using probability * Play the odds in poker, roulette, and other games
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