Probability For Dummies

by Deborah J. Rumsey

Learn how to calculate your chances with easy-to-understand explanations of probability

Probability—the likelihood or chance of an event occurring—is an important branch of mathematics used in business and economics, finance, engineering, physics, and beyond. We see probability at work every day in areas such as weather forecasting, investing, and sports betting. Packed with real-life examples and mathematical problems with thorough explanations, Probability For Dummies helps students, professionals, and the everyday reader learn the basics. Topics include set theory, counting, permutations and combinations, random variables, conditional probability, joint distributions, conditional expectations, and probability modeling. Pass your probability class and play your cards right, with this accessible Dummies guide.

Understand how probability impacts daily life Discover what counting rules are and how to use them Practice probability concepts with sample problems and explanations Get clear explanations of all the topics in your probability or statistics class Probability For Dummies is the perfect Dummies guide for college students, amateur and professional gamblers, investors, insurance professionals, and anyone preparing for the actuarial exam.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Nonfiction, Stem, German Literature

374 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Georg · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is only one thing I can't agree with Deborah Rumsey on: this book is either not for dummies or only one for extremely intelligent dummies. I had to skip several chapters because I was just too stupid to understand them. But the little I did grasp was completely worth the effort.

[Sven · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was pretty good, covered most of the basic stuff in a much more interesting way than the prof. It's still lacking some of the more advanced stuff, and it would've been nice if it had more example Q&A.

[Eric Shaffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yup, I am definitely a dummy, and I needed to read what little I could understand in this book. The material was absorbing when I could follow the discussion, and I appreciate Deborah taking the time to explain and her using a light and inclusive tone throughout the pages. Thanks. I recommend this book to everyone, whether you will understand most of the text or not. I could feel my brain wrinkling with the challenge.

[for-much-deliberation ...]

... I think I really need to get me this volume, the author wrote it just for me...