A Philosophical Essay on ProbabilitiesCourier Corporation, 1 jan 1995 - 196 pagina's This classic introduces the concepts and uses of probability theory. It demonstrates, without the use of higher mathematics, the application of probability to games of chance, physics, reliability of witnesses, astronomy, insurance, democratic government, and many other areas. It also shows how scientists can express complex ideas in simple terms. |
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A PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY ON PROBABILITIES | 1 |
CHAPTER III | 11 |
CHAPTER IV | 20 |
CHAPTER V | 26 |
PART II | 53 |
CHAPTER VIII | 60 |
CHAPTER IX | 73 |
CHAPTER X | 107 |
CHAPTER XII | 126 |
CHAPTER XIII | 132 |
CHAPTER XIV | 140 |
CHAPTER XVI | 160 |
CHAPTER XVII | 176 |
CHAPTER XVIII | 185 |
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