Discover Probability

by Ben-Naim Arieh

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Probability in everyday life

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Probability in everyday life

Ben-Naim introduces probability through familiar daily-life examples, keeping the mathematical demands low while explaining how to use the concept and recognize its misuse or abuse. The book also connects probability with information theory: its final section introduces the Shannon measure of information and its relationship to probabilities. With 318 pages devoted to both foundational ideas and practical applications, it offers a self-teaching route into a subject that often appears abstract.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Adults seeking an accessible introduction to probability with little mathematics.
Readers interested in everyday applications and examples of probability being misused.
Those curious about the connection between probability and information theory.

Themes

Probability and everyday decision-makingApplications and misuse of probabilityInformation theory and the Shannon measure

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Book overview

This is a unique book which explains the concept of probability and its applications with almost no mathematics. As the title states, the reader will discover the concept of probability, learn how to use it, and be made aware of some misuses of, and sometimes even abuse of, probability. The reader will come to know that a basic knowledge of probability is useful in life.

It is a novel, self-teaching book that is easy to read, oftentimes entertaining and full of useful information on both probability and information theory. The style is reader-friendly. It will appeal to anyone who is interested in the "laws" that govern our daily lives.

The detailed examples in the book are taken from daily life which anyone can identify with. The last section introduces the Shannon measure of information and its relationship to probabilities.

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