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Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.: Logic of Chance by John Venn (2011, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486450554
ISBN-139780486450551
eBay Product ID (ePID)51079409
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLogic of Chance
Publication Year2011
SubjectProbability & Statistics / General, General, Logic, Research & Methodology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics, Philosophy, Science
AuthorJohn Venn
SeriesDover Books on Mathematics Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight20 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-040278
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal123.3
Table Of ContentPart I. Physical Foundations of the Science of Probability I. The Series of Probability II. Arrangement and Formation of the Series. Laws of Error. III. Origin or Process of Causation of the Series IV. How to Discover and Prove the Series V. The Conception of Randomness Part II. Logical Superstructure on the Above Physical Foundations VI. Measurement of Belief VII. The Rules of Inference in Probability VIII. The Rule of Succession IX. Induction X. Chance, Causation, and Design XI. Material and Formal Logic XII. Consequences of the Distinctions of the Previous Chapter XIII. On Modality XIV. Fallacies Part III. Various Applications of the Theory of Probability XV. Insurance and Gambling XVI. Application of Probability to Testimony XVII. Credibility of Extraordinary Stories XVIII. On the Nature and Use of an Average, and on the Different Kinds of Average XIX. The Theory of the Average as a Means of Approximation to the Truth
SynopsisNo mathematical background is necessary to appreciate this classic of probability theory, which remains unsurpassed in its clarity, readability, and sheer charm. Its author, British logician John Venn (1834-1923), popularized the famous Venn Diagrams that are commonly used for teaching elementary mathematics. In The Logic of Chance, he employs the same directness that makes his diagrams so effective. The three-part treatment commences with an overview of the physical foundations of the science of probability, including surveys of the arrangement and formation of the series of probability; the origin or process of causation of the series; how to discover and prove the series; and the conception of randomness. The second part examines the logical superstructure on the basis of physical foundations, encompassing the measurement of belief; the rules of inference in probability; the rule of succession; induction; chance, causation, and design; material and formal logic; modality; and fallacies. The final section explores various applications of the theory of probability, including such intriguing aspects as insurance and gambling, the credibility of extraordinary stories, and approximating the truth by means of the theory of averages., No mathematical background is necessary to appreciate this classic of probability theory. Written by the logician who popularized the famous Venn Diagrams, it remains unsurpassed in its clarity, readability, and charm. The treatment commences with an overview of physical foundations, examines logical superstructure, and explores various applications. 1888 edition.
LC Classification NumberBC141.V4 2006
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