What Are the Odds Author:Jefferson Hane Weaver Every day we are barraged with statistics about the chances of success and health risks, 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, this lighthearted whirlwind tour of probability has everything you need. — Not only will you be amused by Jeff... more »erson Hane Weaver's many entertaining examples, but you'll actually learn how statistics work. Even the most math-phobic individual won't be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including the chances of: getting into an Ivy League school, finding the perfect mate, winning the lottery, engaging in a menage a trois, being audited, becoming a star, or dying on the job.
Weaver proves that statistics can be fun and that knowing the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life.« less