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Scale

The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life, in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies

par Geoffrey West ...

Lu par Bruce Mann ...

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19 heure 13 min

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

par Leonard Mlodinow ...

Lu par Paulo Vinicius Justo Fernandes ...

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11 heure 28 min

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard
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Wie man vorhersieht, womit keiner rechnet

Richtige Prognosen treffen und unnütze vermeiden

par Kit Yates ...

Lu par Carsten Wilhelm ...

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13 heure 46 min

Die Zukunft ist nicht unberechenbarIst es wahrscheinlicher, dass du in einer Bäckerei arbeitest, wenn dein Nachname Bäcker lautet? Wie kannst du hundertprozentig sicher sein, dass du eine Wette gewinnst? Warum blieben so viele Einwohner von Pompeji an Ort und Stelle, als der Vesuv ausbrach? Wie kann ein Atomkrieg verhindert werden? Seit Beginn der Menschheit versuchen wir, vorherzusagen, was die ... En savoir plus

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Die Zukunft ist nicht unberechenbarIst es wahrscheinlicher, dass du in einer Bäckerei arbeitest, wenn dein Nachname Bäcker lautet? Wie kannst du hundertprozentig sicher sein, dass du eine Wette gewinnst? Warum blieben so viele Einwohner von Pompeji an Ort und Stelle, als der Vesuv ausbrach? Wie kann ein Atomkrieg verhindert werden? Seit Beginn der Menschheit versuchen wir, vorherzusagen, was die
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亂數中的秩序，機率學在日常中的角力：密碼破譯×抽籤順序×投擲骰子×布朗運動，從賭桌到實驗室，數學如何定義命運？

par 張遠南 ...

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42 min

偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分 ... En savoir plus

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偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分
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Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking

"Unlock future insights with our compelling audio lessons on Bayesian thinking. Boost your predictive skills today!"

par Landon Mercer ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

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2 heure 15 min

Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing... ... En savoir plus

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Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing...
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How to Expect the Unexpected

The Science of Making Predictions—and the Art of Knowing When Not To

par Kit Yates ...

Lu par Kit Yates ...

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11 heure 42 min

A “vivid, wide-ranging, and delightful guide” (bestselling author Tim Harford) for understanding how and why predictions go wrong, with practical tips to give you a better chance of getting them rightHow can you be 100 percent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting? Are you more likely to work in a kitchen if your last name is Baker? Ever ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

A “vivid, wide-ranging, and delightful guide” (bestselling author Tim Harford) for understanding how and why predictions go wrong, with practical tips to give you a better chance of getting them rightHow can you be 100 percent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting? Are you more likely to work in a kitchen if your last name is Baker? Ever
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Crickonomics

The Anatomy of Modern Cricket: Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2023

par Stefan Szymanski, Tim Wigmore ...

Lu par David Thorpe ...

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13 heure 57 min

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe.SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics.Why does England rely on private schools for their batters – but not their bowlers? How did ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe.SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics.Why does England rely on private schools for their batters – but not their bowlers? How did
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The Signal and the Noise

Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't

par Nate Silver ...

Lu par Mike Chamberlain ...

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16 heure 21 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more
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Black Swan — Book Review — Nassim Nicholas Taleb, The

par Clarity Reviews ...

Lu par Digital Voice David E ...

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21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is a review of The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Taleb argues rare, unpredictable events shape history more than gradual trends. He critiques normal distribution models for underestimating extreme outcomes, particularly in financial markets. His background as derivatives trader provides credibility, and his identification of cognitive ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is a review of The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Taleb argues rare, unpredictable events shape history more than gradual trends. He critiques normal distribution models for underestimating extreme outcomes, particularly in financial markets. His background as derivatives trader provides credibility, and his identification of cognitive
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Probability Theory and Examples: A Guided Course With Intuition, Proofs, and Worked Problems for Self-Study

par Daniel Hofstadter ...

Lu par Daniel Hofstadter ...

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2 heure 11 min

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless
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Probability in AI: A Friendly, Practical Introduction to Uncertainty, Bayes, and Decision-Making for Modern Machine Learning

par Luca Benedetti ...

Lu par Luca Benedetti ...

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1 heures 54 min

Master the language of uncertainty to build robust machine learning models and drive smarter artificial intelligence. Whether you are upskilling during a commute or diving into focused study, this guide transforms complex math into practical tools. Swap heavy formulas for clear frameworks that help you navigate the unpredictable nature of real-world data.Stop guessing how algorithms truly work and ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Master the language of uncertainty to build robust machine learning models and drive smarter artificial intelligence. Whether you are upskilling during a commute or diving into focused study, this guide transforms complex math into practical tools. Swap heavy formulas for clear frameworks that help you navigate the unpredictable nature of real-world data.Stop guessing how algorithms truly work and
... En savoir plus
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What the Luck?

The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives

par Gary Smith ...

Lu par Tim Andres Pabon ...

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7 heure 49 min

The newest book by the acclaimed author of Standard Deviations takes on luck, and all the mischief the idea of luck can cause in our lives.In Israel, pilot trainees who were praised for doing well subsequently performed worse, while trainees who were yelled at for doing poorly performed better. It is an empirical fact that highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent. ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

The newest book by the acclaimed author of Standard Deviations takes on luck, and all the mischief the idea of luck can cause in our lives.In Israel, pilot trainees who were praised for doing well subsequently performed worse, while trainees who were yelled at for doing poorly performed better. It is an empirical fact that highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent.
... En savoir plus
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IBM SPSS

Tips and Tricks to Learn and Study Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z

par Walker Schmidt ...

Lu par Dean Collins ...

Collections Livre audio : 2 - 2
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4 heure 49 min

For more than 50 years, SPSS has led data science and the statistical market, remaining at the forefront of the changing technological world. Simple and complex statistics can be done easily with IBM SPSS Statistics. "IBM SPSS: Tips and Tricks to Learn and Study about Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z" is designed to gain more in-depth and more meaningful knowledge from your data and predict what ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

For more than 50 years, SPSS has led data science and the statistical market, remaining at the forefront of the changing technological world. Simple and complex statistics can be done easily with IBM SPSS Statistics. "IBM SPSS: Tips and Tricks to Learn and Study about Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z" is designed to gain more in-depth and more meaningful knowledge from your data and predict what
... En savoir plus
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The Doomsday Calculation

How an Equation that Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know About Life and the Universe

par William Poundstone ...

Lu par Kyle Tait ...

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8 heure 12 min

In the eighteenth 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's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's ... En savoir plus

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In the eighteenth 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's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's
... En savoir plus
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Quantum Decision Making : Science Not Magic

How Modern Science Reshapes the Field of All Possibilities

par Ecnal Ver ...

Lu par Benjamin Powell ...

Collections series Quantum Potential Series
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2 heure 20 min

Quantum Decision MakingThe Science of Better ChoicesDiscover the Power of ChoiceEvery day you face choices that shape your life. Some are small and some are life-changing. But what if you could learn a way of making decisions that not only brings clarity but also opens new doors to success and happiness? Quantum Decision Making reveals how the hidden rules of the universe can guide you toward ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Quantum Decision MakingThe Science of Better ChoicesDiscover the Power of ChoiceEvery day you face choices that shape your life. Some are small and some are life-changing. But what if you could learn a way of making decisions that not only brings clarity but also opens new doors to success and happiness? Quantum Decision Making reveals how the hidden rules of the universe can guide you toward
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Numbers Don't Lie

71 Stories to Help Us Understand the Modern World

par Vaclav Smil ...

Lu par Ben Prendergast ...

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6 heure 14 min

**"There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil."--Bill GatesAn essential guide to understanding how numbers reveal the true state of our world--exploring a wide range of topics including energy, the environment, technology, transportation, and food production.**Vaclav Smil's mission is to make facts matter. An environmental scientist, policy analyst, and a hugely ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

**"There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil."--Bill GatesAn essential guide to understanding how numbers reveal the true state of our world--exploring a wide range of topics including energy, the environment, technology, transportation, and food production.**Vaclav Smil's mission is to make facts matter. An environmental scientist, policy analyst, and a hugely
... En savoir plus
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IBM SPSS

Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z

par Walker Schmidt ...

Lu par George Prova ...

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3 heure 14 min

We live in a world where information takes on a life of its own and spreads rapidly. Faster than ever before. For some people, their lives depend on obtaining a steady stream of information as it affects their lives in the most telling ways. The daily news is the simplest example of this phenomenon. It is truly the lifeblood of society and helps us evolve into better informed individuals with ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

We live in a world where information takes on a life of its own and spreads rapidly. Faster than ever before. For some people, their lives depend on obtaining a steady stream of information as it affects their lives in the most telling ways. The daily news is the simplest example of this phenomenon. It is truly the lifeblood of society and helps us evolve into better informed individuals with
... En savoir plus
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Bayesian Statistics and Marketing: A Practical Guide to Data-Driven Campaigns, Customer Insights, and Smarter Decisions

par Adrian Keller ...

Lu par Adrian Keller ...

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2 heure 13 min

Transform messy marketing data into confident, high-ROI business strategies using intuitive predictive analytics. If you are tired of relying on broken A/B tests and flawed attribution models, this empowering audio experience provides a smarter framework for navigating modern market uncertainty. Perfect for your morning commute, it replaces intimidating math with plain-language strategies you can ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Transform messy marketing data into confident, high-ROI business strategies using intuitive predictive analytics. If you are tired of relying on broken A/B tests and flawed attribution models, this empowering audio experience provides a smarter framework for navigating modern market uncertainty. Perfect for your morning commute, it replaces intimidating math with plain-language strategies you can
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The Improbability Principle

Why Coincidences, Miracles, and Rare Events Happen Every Day

par David J. Hand ...

Lu par Paul Hodgson ...

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8 heure 32 min

In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural ... En savoir plus

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In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural
... En savoir plus
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The Great Unknown

Seven Journeys to the Frontiers of Science

par Marcus du Sautoy ...

Lu par Marcus du Sautoy ...

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14 heure 41 min

**“An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dream and The Accidental Universe“No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting.” —Bill BrysonBrain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the Year**Every week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

**“An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dream and The Accidental Universe“No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting.” —Bill BrysonBrain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the Year**Every week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions
... En savoir plus
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How Charts Lie

Getting Smarter about Visual Information

par Alberto Cairo ...

Lu par Jonathan Yen ...

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5 heure 12 min

We've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don't understand what we're looking at? Social media has made charts, infographics, and diagrams ubiquitous—and easier to share than ever. We associate charts with science and reason; the flashy visuals are both appealing and persuasive. Pie charts, maps, bar and line graphs, and scatter plots (to name a few) can better ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

We've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don't understand what we're looking at? Social media has made charts, infographics, and diagrams ubiquitous—and easier to share than ever. We associate charts with science and reason; the flashy visuals are both appealing and persuasive. Pie charts, maps, bar and line graphs, and scatter plots (to name a few) can better
... En savoir plus
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Fluke

The Math and Myth of Coincidence

par Joseph Mazur ...

Lu par Tim Andres Pabon ...

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7 heure 17 min

What are the chances? This is the question we ask ourselves when we encounter the strangest and most seemingly impossible coincidences, like the woman who won the lottery four times or the fact that Lincoln’s dreams foreshadowed his own assassination. But, when we look at coincidences mathematically, the odds are a lot better than any of us would have thought.In Fluke, mathematician Joseph Mazur ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

What are the chances? This is the question we ask ourselves when we encounter the strangest and most seemingly impossible coincidences, like the woman who won the lottery four times or the fact that Lincoln’s dreams foreshadowed his own assassination. But, when we look at coincidences mathematically, the odds are a lot better than any of us would have thought.In Fluke, mathematician Joseph Mazur
... En savoir plus
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Fundamentals of Clinical Trials

par Lawrence M. Friedman, Curt D. Furberg, David L. DeMets ...

Lu par Douglas Martin ...

Version Abrégée

3 heure 56 min

This is the fifth edition of a very successful textbook on clinical trials methodology, written by recognized leaders who have long and extensive experience in all areas of clinical trials. The three authors of the first four editions have been joined by two others who add great expertise.This book is intended for the clinical researcher who is interested in designing a clinical trial and ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

This is the fifth edition of a very successful textbook on clinical trials methodology, written by recognized leaders who have long and extensive experience in all areas of clinical trials. The three authors of the first four editions have been joined by two others who add great expertise.This book is intended for the clinical researcher who is interested in designing a clinical trial and
... En savoir plus
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Chancing It

The Laws of Chance and What They Mean for You

par Robert Matthews ...

Lu par Jeff Cummings ...

Version Longue

9 heure 55 min

Over the years, some very smart people have thought they understood the rules of chance—only to fail dismally. Whether you call it probability, risk, or uncertainty, the workings of chance often defy common sense. Fortunately, advances in math and science have revealed the laws of chance, and understanding those laws can help in your everyday life.In Chancing It, award-winning scientist and writer ... En savoir plus

$20.60 CAD

Over the years, some very smart people have thought they understood the rules of chance—only to fail dismally. Whether you call it probability, risk, or uncertainty, the workings of chance often defy common sense. Fortunately, advances in math and science have revealed the laws of chance, and understanding those laws can help in your everyday life.In Chancing It, award-winning scientist and writer
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