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Wiley Classic Problems of Probability - Mathematics History Book

Name: Wiley Classic Problems of Probability - Mathematics History Book
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Explore the most intriguing aspects of statistics with Classic Problems of Probability by Wiley. This award-winning volume, winner of the 2012 PROSE Award for Mathematics from The American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence, offers a lively account of the field. The book features a large collection of more than thirty classic probability problems. Each problem is carefully selected based on its interesting history and the way it has shaped the field of mathematics. Readers will encounter counterintuitive concepts that have defined how we understand probability today. As noted by Paul J. Nahin, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire, this is a great book that belongs in any personal library. Whether you are a student of mathematics or a professional interested in the history of science, this text provides a deep look into the problems that built the foundation of modern statistical thought.

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Winner of the 2012 PROSE Award for Mathematics from The American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence.

Includes a large collection of more than thirty classic probability problems selected for their historical significance.

Provides a lively account of the most interesting aspects of statistics and probability theory.

Explores how specific problems have shaped the development of the mathematical field.

Features counterintuitive problems that challenge standard statistical thinking.

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Brand: Wiley
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1118063252
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Mathematics > History of Mathematics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 June 2012
Listed Since: 31 January 2011

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