What Are the Odds?: The Chances of Extraordinary Events in Everyday Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781573929332)

We're barraged with statistics every day about health risks, life expectancy, and the chances of success, but to most of us all these numbers and percentages mean very little. If you're curious about how statistics can significantly impact your life but don't want to wrestle with the equations in a dry-as-dust textbook, this lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek, whirlwind tour of entertaining statistics has everything you need.Not only will you be amused by J. H. Weaver's many entertaining examples, but you'll actually learn something about how statistics work. Even the most math phobic individual won't be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including: Dating--What are the chances of finding your perfect mate?Health--What are the odds that you will have surgery performed this year?Success--What is the likelihood that this book will be a best-seller?Weaver admirably succeeds in proving that statistics can be fun, while showing that a knowledge of the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life.

Author: Jefferson Hane Weaver
ISBN-10: 1573929336
ISBN-13: 9781573929332
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2002
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.88h x 6.04w x 0.59d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/27/2001 pg. 68
Booklist 09/15/2001 pg. 172