9783540744160
Chance: The Life Of Games And The Game Of Life - Joaquim P. Marques de Sá
Springer (2008)
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Chance, Mathematics / Probability & Statistics / General, Probabilities

With its many easy-to-follow mathematical examples, this book takes the reader on an almost chronological trip through the fascinating and amazing laws of chance, omnipresent in the natural world and in our daily lives. Along the route many fascinating topics are discussed, such as: challenging probability paradoxes; "paranormal" coincidences; game odds; causes and effects; interpretation of opinion polls; winning chances as a game proceeds; the nature of randomness; entropy and randomness; randomness in life; algorithmic complexity and the undecidability of randomness; possibilities and limitations of learning the laws of a Universe immersed in chance events. This charming book will inform and entertain the scientist and non-scientist alike.

Product Details
LoC Classification QA273 .S18 2008
Dewey 519.2
Format Paperback
No. of Pages 236
Height x Width 234 x 156 mm
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Purchase Price 29,95 €
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