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What's Luck Got to Do with It?

- The History, Mathematics, and Psychology of the Gambler's Illusion

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Why do so many gamblers risk it all when they know the odds of winning are against them? Why do they believe dice are 'hot' in a winning streak? Why do we expect heads on a coin toss after several flips have turned up tails? This book takes a look at the mathematics, history, and psychology of gambling to reveal various misconceptions about luck.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691138909
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 296
  • Udgivet:
  • 6. juni 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 167x241x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 574 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..
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Why do so many gamblers risk it all when they know the odds of winning are against them? Why do they believe dice are 'hot' in a winning streak? Why do we expect heads on a coin toss after several flips have turned up tails? This book takes a look at the mathematics, history, and psychology of gambling to reveal various misconceptions about luck.

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