Basic Probability: What Every Math Student Should Know

Henk Tijms, 2019

Overview

This book presents the essentials of elementary probability, written by international award-winning expert Henk Tijms. It offers a modern treatment of the subject with a focus on conditional and Bayesian probability. The text highlights striking applications of the Poisson distribution and the connection between probability and computer simulation. Understanding probability is crucial for critically evaluating media statements and making informed judgments.

Who it's for

• High school students
• College students encountering probability for the first time
• Students seeking logical thinking and statistical literacy

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 132 pages
• Published in 2019
• English language
• ISBN: 9789811202353
• Publisher: Marston Book Services