The Britannica Guide to Statistics and Probability
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 335 |
Release | : 2010-04-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781615302284 |
ISBN-13 | : 161530228X |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Britannica Guide to Statistics and Probability written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By observing patterns and repeated behaviors, mathematicians have devised calculations to significantly reduce human potential for error. This volume introduces the historical and mathematical basis of statistics and probability as well as their application to everyday situations. Readers will also meet the prominent thinkers who advanced the field and established a numerical basis for prediction.