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Conned Again, Watson!: Cautionary Tales of Logic, Math, and Probability
Conned Again Watson Cautionary Tales of Logic Math and Probability
Author: Colin Bruce
A thrilling way to learn about probability, statistics, and math-by watching Sherlock Holmes help victims exploited by evil con men. "I wish I understood these matters, of chance and luck!" I said as we walked. "But to a dunce like myself, it all seems hopelessly paradoxical." Holmes smiled as he tucked the Marquis's winnings carefully into his ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738203454
ISBN-10: 0738203459
Publication Date: 12/2000
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I don't like math.

I loved this book. It amazingly puts forth Sherlock Holmes style mysteries, that are solved with practical applications of logic, math, and basic probability solutions. A very few charts are included, to help illustrate the point.

Highly recommend this one!


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