TY - BOOK AU - Anděl,Jiří ED - Wiley InterScience (Online service) TI - Mathematics of chance T2 - Wiley series in probability and statistics SN - 9780470317075 AV - QA273.25 .A53 2008EBK PY - 2008/// CY - New York PB - Wiley KW - Probabilities KW - Problems, exercises, etc KW - Probabilités KW - Problèmes et exercices KW - MATHEMATICS KW - Probability & Statistics KW - General KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Waarschijnlijkheidstheorie KW - gtt KW - Electronic books KW - local KW - Problems and exercises N1 - BIBINDX; Probability -- Random walk -- Principle of reflection -- Records -- Problems that concern waiting -- Problems that concern optimization -- Problems on calculating probability -- Problems on calculating expectation -- Problems on statistical methods -- The LAD method -- Probability in mathematics -- Matrix games; Electronic reproduction; [S.l.]; HathiTrust Digital Library; 2010 N2 - Mathematics of Chance utilizes simple, real-world problems-some of which have only recently been solved-to explain fundamental probability theorems, methods, and statistical reasoning. Jiri Andel begins with a basic introduction to probability theory and its important points before moving on to more specific sections on vital aspects of probability, using both classic and modern problems. Each chapter begins with easy, realistic examples before covering the general formulations and mathematical treatments used. The reader will find ample use for a chapter devoted to matrix games and problem se UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470317075 ER -