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Elementary Probability with Applications, Second Edition shows
students how probability has practical uses in many different
fields, such as business, politics, and sports. In the book,
students learn about probability concepts from real-world examples
rather than theory. The text explains how probability models with
underlying assumptions are used to model actual situations. It
contains examples of probability models as they relate to: Bloc
voting Population genetics Doubling strategies in casinos Machine
reliability Airline management Cryptology Blood testing Dogs
resembling owners Drug detection Jury verdicts Coincidences Number
of concert hall aisles 2000 U.S. presidential election Points after
deuce in tennis Tests regarding intelligent dogs Music composition
Based on the author’s course at The College of William and Mary,
the text can be used in a one-semester or one-quarter course in
discrete probability with a strong emphasis on applications. By
studying the book, students will appreciate the subject of
probability and its applications and develop their problem-solving
and reasoning skills.
Probability plays an essential role in making decisions in areas
such as business, politics, and sports, among others. Professor
Rabinowitz, based on many years of teaching, has created a textbook
suited for classroom use as well as for self-study that is filled
with hundreds of carefully chosen examples based on real-world case
studies about sports, elections, drug testing, legal cases,
population growth, business, and more. His approach is innovative,
practical, and entertaining. Elementary Probability with
Applications will serve to enhance classroom instruction, as well
as benefit those who want to review the basics of probability at
their own pace. The text is used at several colleges and for some
high school classes.
Elementary Probability with Applications, Second Edition shows
students how probability has practical uses in many different
fields, such as business, politics, and sports. In the book,
students learn about probability concepts from real-world examples
rather than theory. The text explains how probability models with
underlying assumptions are used to model actual situations. It
contains examples of probability models as they relate to: Bloc
voting Population genetics Doubling strategies in casinos Machine
reliability Airline management Cryptology Blood testing Dogs
resembling owners Drug detection Jury verdicts Coincidences Number
of concert hall aisles 2000 U.S. presidential election Points after
deuce in tennis Tests regarding intelligent dogs Music composition
Based on the author's course at The College of William and Mary,
the text can be used in a one-semester or one-quarter course in
discrete probability with a strong emphasis on applications. By
studying the book, students will appreciate the subject of
probability and its applications and develop their problem-solving
and reasoning skills.
Probability plays an essential role in making decisions in areas
such as business, politics, and sports, among others. Professor
Rabinowitz, based on many years of teaching, has created a textbook
suited for classroom use as well as for self-study that is filled
with hundreds of carefully chosen examples based on real-world case
studies about sports, elections, drug testing, legal cases,
population growth, business, and more. His approach is innovative,
practical, and entertaining. Elementary Probability with
Applications will serve to enhance classroom instruction, as well
as benefit those who want to review the basics of probability at
their own pace. The text is used at several colleges and for some
high school classes.
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