{"title":"Lawrence N. Dworsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enlightening works of Lawrence N. Dworsky, an author celebrated for his engaging and accessible exploration of Science and Nature. Dworsky's writing combines a passion for scientific inquiry with a talent for making complex topics approachable to readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find works such as \u003cem\u003eProbably Not\u003c\/em\u003e, where Dworsky delves into the intriguing world of probability and its practical applications in daily life. With a knack for demystifying intricate concepts, Dworsky provides readers with a clear understanding of scientific principles, encouraging curiosity and deeper thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned science enthusiast or a newcomer eager to learn, Lawrence N. Dworsky's books offer valuable insights and thoughtful perspectives. Explore this collection to enhance your understanding of the natural world and the scientific phenomena that shape our everyday experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"probably-not-by-lawrence-n-dworsky-9781119518105","title":"Probably Not","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revised edition that explores random numbers, probability, and statistical inference at an introductory mathematical level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging and entertaining manner, the revised and updated second edition of \u003ci\u003eProbably Not\u003c\/i\u003e continues to offer an informative guide to probability and prediction. The expanded second edition contains problem and solution sets. In addition, the book’s illustrative examples reveal how we are living in a statistical world, what we can expect, what we really know based upon the information at hand, and explains when we only \u003ci\u003ethink\u003c\/i\u003e we know something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author introduces the principles of probability and explains probability distribution functions. The book covers combined and conditional probabilities and contains a new section on Bayes Theorem and Bayesian Statistics, which features some simple examples including the Prosecutor’s Paradox, and Bayesian vs. Frequentist thinking about statistics. New to this edition is a chapter on Benford’s Law that explores measuring compliance and financial fraud detection using Benford’s Law. This book:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains relevant mathematics and examples that demonstrate how to use the concepts presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures a new chapter on Benford’s Law that explains why we find Benford’s law upheld in so many, but not all, natural situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents updated life insurance tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains updates on the Gantt Chart example that further develops the discussion of random events\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffers a companion site featuring solutions to the problem sets within the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for mathematics and statistics students and professionals, the updated edition of \u003ci\u003eProbably Not: Future Prediction Using Probability and Statistical Inference, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e combines the mathematics of probability with real-world examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAWRENCE N. DWORSKY, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired Vice President of the Technical Staff and Director of Motorola’s Components Research Laboratory in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Numerical Electrostatics Using MATLAB\u003c\/i\u003e from Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854787793132,"sku":"9781119518105","price":203.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119518105.jpg?v=1759254843"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lawrence-n-dworsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}