EVERYDAY PROBAB & STATIS

Woolfson Michael M

ISBN 10: 1848160321 / ISBN 13: 9781848160323

Published by ICP, 2008

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EVERYDAY PROBAB & STATIS | Woolfson Michael M | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | ICP | EAN 9781848160323 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: EVERYDAY PROBAB & STATIS
• Publisher: ICP
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1848160321
• ISBN 13: 9781848160323
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 13D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 346 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways - as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often, information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to present a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.

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Probability and statistics impinge on the life of the average person in a variety of ways as is suggested by the title of this book. Very often, information is provided that is factually accurate but intended to present a biased view. This book presents the important results of probability and statistics without making heavy mathematical demands on the reader. It should enable an intelligent reader to properly assess statistical information and to understand that the same information can be presented in different ways.

The author presents a new chapter exploring science and society including the way that scientists communicate with the public on current topics such as global warming. The book also investigates pensions and pension policy, and how they are influenced by changing actuarial tables.