Taking Chances
Author | : John Haigh |
Publisher | : Winning with Probability |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198526636 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198526636 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "What are the odds against winning the Lotto, The Weakest Link, or Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The answer lies in the science of probability, yet many of us are unaware of how this science works. Every day, people make judgements on a wide variety of situations where chance plays a role, including buying insurance, betting on horse-racing, following medical advice - even carrying an umbrella. In Taking Chances, John Haigh guides the reader round common pitfalls, demonstrates how to make better-informed decisions, and shows where the odds can be unexpectedly in your favour. This new edition has been fully updated, and includes information on top television shows, plus a new chapter on Probability for Lawyers."--BOOK JACKET.