Probability Theory and Statistics (The Science of Uncertainty)

Author: Tabak
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book systematically describes the "new" discipline in the field of mathematics—probability theory and statistics. These are two branches of mathematics that emphasize application. Probability theory originated from the gambling activities and board games of Guidoaldo Cardano and Galileo during the Renaissance, and was further influenced by the theorems of Fermat and Pascal. Probability theory is the principle of measuring the outcomes of a specific event or estimating its likelihood; statistics can be applied in data collection, tabulation, and systematic classification, especially in predicting future trends. The author not only examines the historical development of probability and statistics but also explores how the theories of probability and statistics today help people collect and analyze information in more complex situations.