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What Are the Odds

The Chances of Extraordinary Events in Everyday Life

Jefferson Hane Weaver author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Prometheus Books

Published:1st Feb '02

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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We're barraged with statistics every day about health risks, life expectancy, and the chances of success, but to most of us all these numbers and percentages mean very little. If you're curious about how statistics can significantly impact your life but don't want to wrestle with the equations in a dry-as-dust textbook, this lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek, whirlwind tour of entertaining statistics has everything you need. Not only will you be amused by J. H. Weaver's many entertaining examples, but you'll actually learn something about how statistics work. Even the most math phobic individual won't be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including: Dating--What are the chances of finding your perfect mate? Health--What are the odds that you will have surgery performed this year? Success--What is the likelihood that this book will be a best-seller? Weaver admirably succeeds in proving that statistics can be fun, while showing that a knowledge of the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life.

ISBN: 9781573929332

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

264 pages