ENGLISH

Calculating Chance: Card and Casino Games

By Sidney A. Morris

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2024
ISBN
3031701402, 9783031701405, 9783031701412, 9783031701436
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-70141-2
ASIN
B0DK67S83Z
LCC
QA273.2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
21 MB (22447693 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
xxii, 173\193
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
no
Scanned
no
Time added
2024-10-18 15:15:52
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Description

This book offers a gentle yet rigorous introduction to probability theory, with a special focus on finite probability spaces. Drawing inspiration from card games, casino games, mahjong, and two-up, it also delves into real-world applications such as weather forecasting, lotteries, hereditary diseases, and PCR virus testing. Discover which casino game gives you the best chance of winning and which one offers the worst odds. Assuming only a high school mathematics background, this book is an excellent resource for both students and teachers, providing clear explanations and engaging examples. The technical material is lightened with entertaining stories, such as how someone became a millionaire by spotting a flaw in a national lottery and how another person helped fund a war using winnings from a well-known card game he invented. Engaging and informative, this book is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of probability theory while enjoying some fascinating anecdotes along the way.

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