How To Take A Chance
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket.
A witty and accessible guide to probability and statistics, How to Take a Chance by Darrell Huff instructs everyday readers on the mathematics of risk, luck, and decision-making without requiring any advanced mathematical background. With the same sharp, conversational tone that made How to Lie with Statistics a classic, Huff illustrates how probability governs everything from coin flips and card games to insurance, medicine, and everyday life choices. The book presents complex statistical concepts through clever anecdotes and real-world examples, making abstract ideas immediately understandable and entertaining. Huff argues that a working knowledge of chance is not merely an academic exercise but an essential tool for navigating a world full of uncertainty, helping readers make smarter, more informed decisions. Humorous yet rigorous, this primer remains a timeless introduction to probabilistic thinking for the curious non-specialist.
Author: Darrell Huff
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Mathematics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket.
A witty and accessible guide to probability and statistics, How to Take a Chance by Darrell Huff instructs everyday readers on the mathematics of risk, luck, and decision-making without requiring any advanced mathematical background. With the same sharp, conversational tone that made How to Lie with Statistics a classic, Huff illustrates how probability governs everything from coin flips and card games to insurance, medicine, and everyday life choices. The book presents complex statistical concepts through clever anecdotes and real-world examples, making abstract ideas immediately understandable and entertaining. Huff argues that a working knowledge of chance is not merely an academic exercise but an essential tool for navigating a world full of uncertainty, helping readers make smarter, more informed decisions. Humorous yet rigorous, this primer remains a timeless introduction to probabilistic thinking for the curious non-specialist.