Probability and Statistics
The Science of Uncertainty
John Tabak(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 21. October 2004
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-8160-4956-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 the specious use of statistics, phrenology, 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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
33 b&w photographs, 15 line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4956-1 (9780816049561)
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Person
John Tabak, Ph.D., performed graduate work at Suny at Stony Brook and received a degree in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is the author of A Look at Earth and A Look at Neptune, two astronomy titles for middle school readers. He is presently writing a history of American sign language.