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"With colorful photographs and interactive examples, Bruce Goldstone introduces children to the ideas of something being possible, probable, or impossible. Each spread features an easy-to-understand, fun scenario such as dice rolling and bowling, with questions about probable outcomes and simple explanations. In the vein of GREAT ESTIMATIONS, this is a perfect book for getting across important math concepts in a fun way"--
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2022.
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English
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INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY Discover practical models and real-world applications of multivariate models useful in engineering, business, and related disciplines In Introduction to Probability: Multivariate Models and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of the concepts, methods, and results in multivariate distributions and models. Intended for use in a second course in probability, the material is...
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[2014]
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English
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This book is designed for engineering students studying for the core paper on probability and statistics. The topics have been dealt in a coherent manner, supported by illustrations for better compre¬hension. Each chapter is replete with examples and exercises. The book also has numerous Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter, thus providing the student with an abundant repository of exam specific problems.
12) Probability
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2008.
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English
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There is a good chance this will be one of Bill Nye's best episodes! In fact, he'll probably make the complicated concept of probability very simple to understand, while showing how it allows us to predict events.
15) Statistics and probability with applications for engineers and scientists using Minitab, R and JMP
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2020.
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English
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"This new edition shows how real world problems can be solved using statistical concepts, now with many timely updates. The authors have included R software and removed the Excel exhibits throughout the book. The new Chapter 20 discusses data mining including topics in big data, classification, machine learning, and visualization. The new Chapter 21 covers cluster analysis methodologies including in hierarchical, nonhierarchical, and model based clustering....
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2022.
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English
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"On October 16, 1987 meteorologists predicted a nice, breezy day in the south of England. Instead, the countryside was battered by the worst storm to hit the country in over 300 years. Twenty-two people were killed and damages totaled more than 3.3 million dollars. In the aftermath, scientists asked themselves: why was the forecast wrong? What could have been done to predict this? Meteorologist Tim Palmer discovered the answer: it comes down to embracing...
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2013
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English
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Beginning from a basis of abstract analysis, this book develops the knowledge needed for advanced students to develop a complex understanding of probability. It covers a wide range of subjects including f-expansions, Fuk-Nagaev inequalities, and Markov triples.
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2012.
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English
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"A great book, one that I will certainly add to my personal library." & mdash;Paul J. Nahin, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering, University of New Hampshire Classic Problems of Probability presents a lively account of the most intriguing aspects of statistics. The book features a large collection of more than thirty classic probability problems which have been carefully selected for their interesting history, the way they have shaped the...
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[2017]
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English
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An introduction to algorithms and their problem-solving potential in the everyday world outlines alternative methods for managing twelve different scenarios using the same systems that underline a word processor, a Google search engine, or a Facebook ad.
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2014.
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English
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Understand the Math Underlying Some of Your Favorite Gambling Games Basic Gambling Mathematics: The Numbers Behind the Neon explains the mathematics involved in analyzing games of chance, including casino games, horse racing, and lotteries. The book helps readers understand the mathematical reasons why some gambling games are better for the player.
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