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This work takes readers through mathematical paradoxes associated with seemingly straightforward applications of mathematical expectation and shows how these unexpected contradictions may push one to reconsider the legitimacy of the applications. Requiring only an understanding of basic algebraic operations, the book covers the roles of aversion and risk in rational decision making, envelope problems, Parrondo's paradox, problems associated with imperfect recall, non-zero-sum games, Newcomb's paradox, and the use of Benford's law in computer design and fraud detection.
This work takes readers through mathematical paradoxes associated with seemingly straightforward applications of mathematical expectation and shows how these unexpected contradictions may push one to reconsider the legitimacy of the applications. Requiring only an understanding of basic algebraic operations, the book covers the roles of aversion and risk in rational decision making, envelope problems, Parrondo's paradox, problems associated with imperfect recall, non-zero-sum games, Newcomb's paradox, and the use of Benford's law in computer design and fraud detection.
The Crystal Ball. Looking Back. The ABCs of E. Doing the Right Thing. Aversion Perversion. And the Envelope Please! Parrondo's Paradox: You Can Win for Losing. Imperfect Recall. Non-Zero-Sum Games: The Inadequacy of Individual Rationality. Newcomb's Threat. Benford's Law. Let the Mystery Be! Bibliography. Index.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
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| Fachbereich: | Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie |
| Genre: | Importe, Mathematik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781568817217 |
| ISBN-10: | 1568817215 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Wapner, Leonard M |
| Hersteller: | Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 238 x 159 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Leonard M Wapner |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 04.06.2012 |
| Gewicht: | 0,49 kg |