Probability For Dummies

by Deborah J. Rumsey

Packed with practical tips and techniques for solving probability problems Increase your chances of acing that probability exam -- or winning at the casino
Whether you're hitting the books for a probability or statistics course or hitting the tables at a casino, working out probabilities can be problematic. This book helps you even the odds. Using easy-to-understand explanations and examples, it demystifies probability -- and even offers savvy tips to boost your chances of gambling success
Discover how to
* Conquer combinations and permutations
* Understand probability models from binomial to exponential
* Make good decisions using probability
* Play the odds in poker, roulette, and other games

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

384 pages, Paperback

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...