How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking
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How Not to Be Wrong reveals how mathematical thinking can sharpen everyday judgment, from interpreting medical statistics and political polls to evaluating risks, investments, and coincidence. Drawing on probability, statistics, geometry, and logic, it shows that mathematics is less about performing calculations than about recognizing patterns, questioning assumptions, and making better decisions. With clarity, wit, and engaging real-world examples, the book offers a practical guide to thinking more rigorously in a world shaped by numbers.
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hardcover
The Penguin Press
Published Jan 1, 2014
468 pages
ISBN: 9781594205224
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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