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Understanding Probability: Chance Rules in Everyday Life 2nd Edition
- ISBN-100521701724
- ISBN-13978-0521701723
- Edition2nd
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication dateAugust 6, 2007
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 1 x 8.75 inches
- Print length452 pages
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- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (August 6, 2007)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 452 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0521701724
- ISBN-13 : 978-0521701723
- Item Weight : 1.34 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,871,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,699 in Statistics (Books)
- #7,748 in Probability & Statistics (Books)
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Henk Tjims wrote indeed a perfect book, which are rare to find. I started this book without any knowledge of what even a random variable was, and now it has allowed me to master markov chains. Henk Tjims provides several examples, and even excellent problems at the end of each chapter. He links probability to real life, and shows all its applications. It is this style of writing which makes me recommend this book: many learn mathematics without applying it, but what is the point of knowing something you cannot apply?
The book is written for the general reader, and the author even tells us a bit about history, states several sources for us to read. What really interested me was his "further reading" section at the back of the boo, which allowed me to further advance and learn more about probability.
The book is a work of art, and it is among the best books for an introduction to probability theory.
I write textbooks in the field but several examples in the book (such as Poisson approximation to the famous birthday problem) taught me some new tricks!
But here, basic principles are illustrated by colorful examples (gambling, lotteries, etc.) and use of history; both the layman and the expert will find nice things in this book to read.
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It also includes some surprisingly advanced concepts rarely found in introductory texts, but very useful nonetheless. Add in lots of worked examples, plus exercises with answers, and the end-result is a great introductory text for those wanting to master the subject. It's my favourite, and I keep it right next to me on my desktop bookshelf, as I find myself leafing through it for simple entertainment.

