Thorough, lucid coverage of permutations and factorials, probabilities and odds, frequency interpretation, mathematical expectation, decision making, postulates of probability, rule of elimination, binomial distribution, geometric distribution, standard deviation, law of large numbers and much more. Exercises with some solutions. Summary. Bibliography. Includes 42 black-and-white illustrations. 1973 edition.
Probability: An Introduction by Samuel Goldberg Excellent basic text covers set theory, probability theory for finite sample spaces, binomial theorem, probability distributions, means, standard deviations, probability function of binomial distribution, more. Includes 360 problems with answers for half.
Fifty Challenging Problems in Probability with Solutions by Frederick Mosteller Remarkable puzzlers, graded in difficulty, illustrate elementary and advanced aspects of probability. These problems were selected for originality, general interest or because they demonstrate valuable techniques. Also includes detailed solutions.
The Logic of Chance by John Venn No mathematical background is necessary to appreciate this classic of probability theory, which remains unsurpassed in its clarity and readability. It explores physical foundations, logical superstructure, and applications. 1888 edition.
Why You Win or Lose: The Psychology of Speculation by Fred C. Kelly A successful speculator shares his secrets, showing how to make money through the stock market by using amateur psychology skills and studying crowd reaction to market fluctuations.
