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For centuries, humans lived with the “uncertainties” of everyday life, unaware of probability theory and how it might be applied to the solution of simple problems of daily living or used to study the laws of nature. It was not until the advent of the scientific method with its emphasis on observation and experimentation that people began to think about the role probability might play in areas of life that once seemed ruled by blind chance. Today, of course, probability theory is the basis of statistics and game theory, and can be immensely useful to anyone engaged in business, the social and physical sciences, and many other areas of endeavor.
This volume demonstrates that the study of probability can be fun, challenging, and relevant — both to daily life and to modern scientific thought. Lucid, well-written chapters introduce the reader to the concept of possibilities, including combinations and permutations; probabilities, expectations (utility, decision making, more), events, rules of probability, conditional probabilities, probability distributions, the law of large numbers, including Chebyshev’s theorem, and more.
Numerous exercises throughout the text are designed to reinforce the methods and ideas explained in the book. Answers to the odd-numbered exercises are provided. A bibliography and summary round out this valuable introduction that will be of great help to anyone engaged in business, social sciences, statistical work, game theory, or just the business of living.
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    Dover Books on Mathematics
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    English
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    5.4 x 0.54 x 8.64 inches
  9. Print length
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Reprint edition (May 19, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486675491
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486675497
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.54 x 8.64 inches
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Mark Twain9
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent eplanations.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2014
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This book is not calculus based, but it covers the same concepts as my classes textbook and gives good explations in case my textbook failed me on one. Fantastic for the price.
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M&M&M&M
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2011
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As an introduction to probability, this is an excellent book: easy to read, easy to follow, good contents, etc. The title does say introduction, so don't expect to emerge as the master of probability/statistics after reading this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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Great book
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Mr. Math Expert
3.0 out of 5 stars More Like Introduction to Boredom
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2008
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Introduction to Probability by John E. Freund feels like an ordinary text that plays out the same just like the others I read in college. There is an attempt to explain some of the topics offered: possibilities, probabilities, combinations, permutations, conditional probabilities, Venn diagrams, Bayes' rule, and probability distributions. In short, I didn't see anything new. Also, Freund doesn't go as deep as if he wanted to, but that's understandable since it's only an introduction book. Based on the ample supply of concrete examples, I find the explanations to be fair but lacking. The end-of-the-section questions are many, and as usual, devoid of worked-out solutions in the end (you only get odd numerical answers). In my experience, the study of probability was one of the toughest undertakings that I was able to spend a lot of time over the years, getting the knack of solving questions in different forms while employing the right technique. So, I can't honestly say that my ability would be improved if I started with Introduction to Probability by John E. Freund, so I suggest you to look elsewhere. On the other hand, I would recommend this book as a suitable college textbook provided that the students will get a guided tour along with helpings of how to solve the (not that hard, really) problems offered. All in all, Introduction to Probability is not worth buying if you know the subject well enough and is not worth buying if you know squat about it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
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Bought as a gift, they dug it
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Rochelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015
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Good book to refresh memory and learn
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Andrzej Baranski
4.0 out of 5 stars An introduction, not a deep book
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2009
This book is very good for those who have little knowledge in Probability but do manage some basic math concepts: polinomials, factorials, limits, etc. I bought it because I was looking for a mathematical course in Probability but this book is not for that, it is very simple. It is not a "definition-theorem-proof" book.
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Whitney M. Jacobs
3.0 out of 5 stars My math abilities are not what one needs to use ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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My math abilities are not what one needs to use this book adequately. I was hoping for something a little simpler! My mistake.
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Rama Krishna .
4.0 out of 5 stars USEFUL BOOK .
Reviewed in India on March 31, 2021
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Really a useful book who wants to take benifit from probability theory in regular life other than getting immersed in GOD and FATE thinking .
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