Chance Logic And Intuition An Introduction To The Counter Intuitive Logic Of Chance

Author : Steven Tijms
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811229206

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Chance, Logic And Intuition: An Introduction To The Counter-intuitive Logic Of Chance by Steven Tijms Pdf

Chance rules our daily lives in many different ways. From the outcomes of the lottery to the outcomes of medical tests, from the basketball court to the court of law. The ways of chance are capricious. Bizarre things happen all the time. Nevertheless, chance has a logic of its own. It obeys the rules of probability. But if you open a standard book on probability, you may very well feel far removed from everyday life. Abstract formulas and mathematical symbols stare back at you with almost every turn of the page.This book introduces you to the logic of chance without the use of mathematical formulas or symbols. In Part One, you will meet the fascinating pioneers of the mathematics of probability, including Galileo Galilei and Blaise Pascal. Their stories will introduce you, step by step, to the basics of probability. In Part Two, various examples in all areas of daily life will show you how chance defies our expectations time and again. But armed with the basic rules of probability and a good dose of inventiveness, you will be able to unravel the counter-intuitive logic of chance.

Author : Krzysztof R Apt
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811280467

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A Brief History Of Mathematics For Curious Minds by Krzysztof R Apt Pdf

This book offers a short and accessible account of the history of mathematics, written for the intelligent layman to gain a better appreciation of its beauty, relevance, and place in history. It traces the development of the subject throughout the centuries, starting with the so-called Lebombo bone, the oldest known mathematical object that was estimated to be at least 43,000 years old, and ending with the 21st century.The presentation is informal, and no prior knowledge of mathematics is needed to enjoy the systematic chronological insights. A collection of appendices is included for more technical material — though still at the level of secondary school mathematics — and is concerned with the historically important proofs and concepts that can be explained in a simple way.

Author : Brian Skyrms
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015074268999

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Choice and Chance by Brian Skyrms Pdf

This definitive survey of the hottest issues in inductive logic sets the stage for further classroom discussion.

Author : Richard Lowry
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0195056086

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The Architecture of Chance by Richard Lowry Pdf

Undergraduate textbooks for statistics courses in the behavioral, biological, and social sciences must devote so much space to the nuts-and-bolts details of statistical methods that they have little left over for the larger conceptual framework of probability theory. This brief, lucid book fills the gap with its intelligible and in-depth explanation of probability, laid out step-by-step in a clear and congenial fashion. Even the student with little background in mathematics will find it readable and accessible.

Author : John Venn
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1289453675

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : John Venn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Chance
ISBN : OCLC:469017729

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The Logic of Chance by John Venn Pdf

Author : John Venn
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 026644203X

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Excerpt from The Logic of Chance: An Essay on the Foundations and Province of the Theory of Probability, With Especial Reference to Its Logical Bearings and Its Application to Moral and Social Science, and to Statistics Correct; for the rules are of such a kind as generally to defy any attempt to appeal to them in practice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Venn
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1295766035

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The Logic of Chance by John Venn Pdf

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Author : John Venn
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1340683652

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Author : John Venn
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 128 pages
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Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1357957947

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The Logic of Chance by John Venn Pdf

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Author : John Venn
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0461522489

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Author : John Venn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0371769701

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The Logic of Chance by John Venn Pdf

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Author : JOHN. VENN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033218979

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LOGIC OF CHANCE by JOHN. VENN Pdf

Author : John Venn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 137577493X

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The Logic of Chance: An Essay on the Foundations and Province of the Theory of Probability, with Especial Reference to Its Application to M by John Venn Pdf

Author : Franz Huber
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780190845391

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A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction by Franz Huber Pdf

A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction is a textbook on the mathematics of the probability calculus and its applications in philosophy. On the mathematical side, the textbook introduces these parts of logic and set theory that are needed for a precise formulation of the probability calculus. On the philosophical side, the main focus is on the problem of induction and its reception in epistemology and the philosophy of science. Particular emphasis is placed on the means-end approach to the justification of inductive inference rules. In addition, the book discusses the major interpretations of probability. These are philosophical accounts of the nature of probability that interpret the mathematical structure of the probability calculus. Besides the classical and logical interpretation, they include the interpretation of probability as chance, degree of belief, and relative frequency. The Bayesian interpretation of probability as degree of belief locates probability in a subject's mind. It raises the question why her degrees of belief ought to obey the probability calculus. In contrast to this, chance and relative frequency belong to the external world. While chance is postulated by theory, relative frequencies can be observed empirically. A Logical Introduction to Probability and Induction aims to equip students with the ability to successfully carry out arguments. It begins with elementary deductive logic and uses it as basis for the material on probability and induction. Throughout the textbook results are carefully proved using the inference rules introduced at the beginning, and students are asked to solve problems in the form of 50 exercises. An instructor's manual contains the solutions to these exercises as well as suggested exam questions. The book does not presuppose any background in mathematics, although sections 10.3-10.9 on statistics are technically sophisticated and optional. The textbook is suitable for lower level undergraduate courses in philosophy and logic.