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Probabilities: The Little Numbers That Rule Our Lives explores how chance and risk influence everyday events and high-stakes situations alike. Peter Olofsson uses real examples—from WWII espionage and the O. J. Simpson trial to bridge, blackjack, Julius Caesar, and Jerry Seinfeld—to explain the logic behind common and counterintuitive probabilities. Readers learn why, for instance, winning a lottery twice is not as unlikely as it seems, how a flawed probability calculation can lead to wrongful imprisonment, how to place rational bets, and how a single misread poll can shape an election. The book blends mathematics with lively storytelling, making statistical concepts accessible and relevant.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Peter Olofsson
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