Probability and Statistics: The Vegas Way : Unique, Easily Understood, Conversational Style for Students, Gamblers and Others Not Mathematically Inclined

About this book

Probability and The Vegas Way dispenses with everything you hate about math class, and brings you probability and statistics for the real world. And it does so in clear, plain-spoken language.The techniques and insights in the book were developed by renowned poker expert David Sklansky, author of The Theory of Poker, and political scientist Justin Conrad, author of Gambling and War. Sklansky used the insights in this book to win three World Series of Poker bracelets and Conrad uses them to analyze war and terrorism. The authors have taught these techniques to students with no background or interest in math. And they will teach them to you.Intentionally avoiding mathematical terms, equations, and symbols as much as possible, the book communicates the basic foundations of probability and statistics in an effective and accessible way. By the time you finish this book, you will be better prepared for the classroom, the poker room, and the boardroom.