Chance Calculation And Life
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Author | : Thierry Gaudin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2021-03-26 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 111982396X |
Chance, Calculation and Life brings together 16 original papers from the colloquium of the same name, organized by the International Cultural Center of Cerisy in 2019. From mathematics to the humanities and biology, there are many concepts and questions related to chance. What are the different types of chance? Does chance correspond to a lack of knowledge about the causes of events, or is there a truly intrinsic and irreducible chance? Does chance preside over our decisions? Does it govern evolution? Is it at the origin of life? What part do chance and necessity play in biology? This book answers these fundamental questions by bringing together the clear and richly documented contributions of mathematicians, physicists, biologists and philosophers who make this book an incomparable tool for work and reflection.
Author | : Thierry Gaudin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2021-04-23 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1119823951 |
Chance, Calculation and Life brings together 16 original papers from the colloquium of the same name, organized by the International Cultural Center of Cerisy in 2019. From mathematics to the humanities and biology, there are many concepts and questions related to chance. What are the different types of chance? Does chance correspond to a lack of knowledge about the causes of events, or is there a truly intrinsic and irreducible chance? Does chance preside over our decisions? Does it govern evolution? Is it at the origin of life? What part do chance and necessity play in biology? This book answers these fundamental questions by bringing together the clear and richly documented contributions of mathematicians, physicists, biologists and philosophers who make this book an incomparable tool for work and reflection.
Author | : Catalin Barboianu |
Publisher | : INFAROM Publishing |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Gambling |
ISBN | : 9738752019 |
This book presents not only the mathematical concept of probability, but also its philosophical aspects, the relativity of probability and its applications and even the psychology of probability. All explanations are made in a comprehensible manner and are supported with suggestive examples from nature and daily life, and even with challenging math paradoxes. (Mathematics)
Author | : Henry Ely Kyburg |
Publisher | : Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780812695137 |
This collection of philosophical essays looks at various technical problems in the use of probability theory for guidance in practical decisions. This text is intended for those who already have a basic grounding in philosophy, logic and probabilty theory.
Author | : Dawn Griffiths |
Publisher | : "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Total Pages | : 721 |
Release | : 2008-08-26 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 059680086X |
A comprehensive introduction to statistics that teaches the fundamentals with real-life scenarios, and covers histograms, quartiles, probability, Bayes' theorem, predictions, approximations, random samples, and related topics.
Author | : H. C. Tijms |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2004-08-16 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780521540360 |
Like it or not, chance plays a big part in our lives. Every day we face situations where the result is uncertain, and, perhaps without realizing it, we guess about the likelihood of one outcome or another. Fortunately, mastering the concepts of probability can cast new light on situations where randomness and chance appear to rule. In this book, which uses lotteries and casino games to provide the many illustrative examples, the reader can learn about the world of probability. The author demystifies the law of large numbers, betting systems, random walks, the bootstrap, rare events, the central limit theorem, the Bayesian approach and more. Written with wit and clarity, this book can be read easily by anyone who is not put off by a few numbers and some high-school algebra. It is also ideally suited to students of all disciplines taking their first course in probability.
Author | : Michael Orkin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Chance |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Gerd Gigerenzer |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521398381 |
Connects the earliest applications of probability and statistics in gambling and insurance to the most recent applications in law, medicine, polling, and baseball as well as their impact on biology, physics and psychology.
Author | : William Poundstone |
Publisher | : Little, Brown Spark |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2019-06-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 031644071X |
From the author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?, a fascinating look at how an equation that foretells the future is transforming everything we know about life, business, and the universe. In the 18th century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes' formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy. But here's where things get really interesting: Bayes' theorem can also be used to lay odds on the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence; on whether we live in a Matrix-like counterfeit of reality; on the "many worlds" interpretation of quantum theory being correct; and on the biggest question of all: how long will humanity survive? The Doomsday Calculation tells how Silicon Valley's profitable formula became a controversial pivot of contemporary thought. Drawing on interviews with thought leaders around the globe, it's the story of a group of intellectual mavericks who are challenging what we thought we knew about our place in the universe. The Doomsday Calculation is compelling reading for anyone interested in our culture and its future.
Author | : Jefferson Hane Weaver |
Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2010-12 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1615925929 |
We''re barraged with statistics every day about health risks, life expectancy, and the chances of success, but to most of us all these numbers and percentages mean very little. If you''re curious about how statistics can significantly impact your life but don''t want to wrestle with the equations in a dry-as-dust textbook, this lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek, whirlwind tour of entertaining statistics has everything you need.Not only will you be amused by J. H. Weaver''s many entertaining examples, but you''ll actually learn something about how statistics work. Even the most math phobic individual won''t be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including: Dating--What are the chances of finding your perfect mate?Health--What are the odds that you will have surgery performed this year?Success--What is the likelihood that this book will be a best-seller?Weaver admirably succeeds in proving that statistics can be fun, while showing that a knowledge of the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life