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Remarkable selection of puzzlers, graded in difficulty, that illustrate both elementary and advanced aspects of probability. Selected for originality, general interest, or because they demonstrate valuable techniques, the problems are ideal as a supplement to courses in probability or statistics, or as stimulating recreation for the mathematically minded. Detailed solutions. Illustrated.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A textbook masquerading as a pamphlet,
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This review is from: Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions (Paperback)
Mosteller was a genius of probability education. This book, through some 55 questions (not fifty, takes the student/reader through fundamental concepts in probability. Emphasis is on key concepts such as the difference between the average and the expectation value; the sum of the means is the mean of the sum; relationship between Poissonian and binomial distributions, etc. The book is challenging at all levels, including this reviewer who holds a Ph.D. in physics. Every question is important and insightful, but requires pen, paper, and a calculator (or apparently tables of logs of facotrials...). Not for the faint of heart.Example question: What is more likely: rolling at least one six with a set of 6 dice, rolling at least two sixes with a set of 12 dice, or rolling at least 3 sixes with a set of three dice? This was a question posited to Newton, and he answered this correctly. I did not. Would you? Terriffic!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth its' weight in a very precious metal,
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This review is from: Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions (Paperback)
This collection of fifty-six classic problems in probability is a first-rate work. All of the solutions are well written and easily followed. The reasoning is general enough to allow you to go on and solve related problems. Examples are birthday matching, trials until success, cooperation, gambler's ruin, and Buffon's needle.If you have a soft spot for problems in probability, this book is an inexpensive must. Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.
5.0 out of 5 stars
useful, effective fun,
This review is from: Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions (Paperback)
Working through the colorful problems in this book is a great way to (re)learn and apply basic probability principles. There is a great deal of independence between problem so you are never quite sure how tough or easy the next one will be. On the other hand, several of the problems are clearly follow-ons that allow the exploration or expansion of some of the more interesting issues.Though I've worked through the problems a couple of times, I bought a replacement copy when my original was "permanently borrowed" from my desk at work.
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