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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. In Conned Again, Watson!, Colin Bruce re-creates the atmosphere of the original Sherlock Holmes stories to shed light on an enduring truth: Our reliance on common sense-and ignorance of mathematics-often ge...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738205892
ISBN-10: 0738205893
Publication Date: 1/15/2002
Pages: 304
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4.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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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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