Nor does it let me express exact probability judgments, if I have them. We can do better. What if I were able to say exactly what odds I'd give on there having been life, or intelligent life, on Mars?

In a world where we are constantly being asked to make decisions based on incomplete information, facility with basic probability is an essential skill. This book provides a solid foundation in basic ...

In maths, probabilities are usually written as fractions, decimals or percentages with values between 0 and 1. An event which is impossible has a probability of 0 and an event which is certain has ...

The book will also be an invaluable reference volume for researchers in analysis. Volume 1 covers the basics of Banach space theory, operatory theory in Banach spaces, harmonic analysis and ...

Probabilities are most commonly shown as fractions. The probability of getting 'tails' when you toss a coin is a 1 in 2 chance, or 1/2. A bag contains three bananas and nothing else. Probabilities ...