The Britannica Guide to Statistics and Probability
Description
By observing patterns and repeated behaviors, mathematicians have devised calculations to significantly reduce human potential for error. This volume introduces the historical and mathematical basis of statistics and probability as well as their application to everyday situations. Readers will also meet the prominent thinkers who advanced the field and established a numerical basis for prediction.
Keywords
English & College SuccessEnglishJuvenile Non-FictionMathematics & StatisticsMathematicsProbabilityMathematics General
2010Book
Author(s)Erik Gregersen
PublisherEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
ISBN9781615302284
Languageenglish
