Title:
The mathematics of games : an introduction to probability
Author:
Taylor, David G., author.
ISBN:
9780429196256
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (426 pages) : 162 illustrations.
Series:
Textbooks in mathematics
Textbooks in mathematics.
Contents:
chapter 1 Dice, Coins, and Candy -- chapter 2 Wheels and More Dice -- chapter 3 Counting the Pokers -- chapter 4 Windmills and Black Jacks? -- chapter 5 More Fun Dice! -- chapter 6 Board Games, Not “Bored” Games -- chapter 7 Can You Bet and Win? -- chapter 8 There Are More Games!.
Abstract:
The Mathematics of Games: An Introduction to Probability takes an inquiry-based approach to teaching the standard material for an introductory probability course. It also discusses different games and ideas that relate to the law of large numbers, as well as some more mathematical topics not typically found in similar books.
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