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Dice World: Science and Life in a Random Universe
Dice World Science and Life in a Random Universe
Author: Brian Clegg
For centuries scientists believed that the universe was a vast machine - with enough detail, you could predict exactly what would happen. Admittedly real life wasn't like that. But only, they argued, because we didn't have enough data to be certain. Then the cracks began to appear. It proved impossible to predict exactly how three planets orbiti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781848315167
ISBN-10: 1848315163
Publication Date: 4/4/2013
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
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Judyh avatar reviewed Dice World: Science and Life in a Random Universe on + 228 more book reviews
This is an excellent book on probability and randomness for just about anyone. I like the way the author simplifies concepts by providing examples with which anyone can relate. I use some of his examples when teaching statistics.


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