Author(s): Bruce Frey
Categories: Mathematics > Probability & Statistics, Computers > Computer Science, Social Science > General, Education > General
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Publish date: 2006-05-19
ISBN-10: 0596101643
ISBN-13: 9780596101640
Language: English
Description:
Want to calculate the probability that an event will happen? Be
able to spot fake data? Prove beyond doubt whether one thing
causes another? Or learn to be a better gambler? You can do
that and much more with 75 practical and fun hacks packed into
Statistics Hacks. These cool tips, tricks, and
mind-boggling solutions from the world of statistics,
measurement, and research methods will not only amaze and
entertain you, but will give you an advantage in several
real-world situations-including business.
This book is ideal for anyone who likes puzzles, brainteasers,
games, gambling, magic tricks,… more…
Want to calculate the probability that an event will happen? Be
able to spot fake data? Prove beyond doubt whether one thing
causes another? Or learn to be a better gambler? You can do
that and much more with 75 practical and fun hacks packed into
Statistics Hacks. These cool tips, tricks, and
mind-boggling solutions from the world of statistics,
measurement, and research methods will not only amaze and
entertain you, but will give you an advantage in several
real-world situations-including business.
This book is ideal for anyone who likes puzzles, brainteasers,
games, gambling, magic tricks,… more…
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