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Learn about probability from an experienced teacher.
Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
This self-teaching guide assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Begin with basic counting techniques and work your way up to probability distributions.
Learn how to solve a variety of probability problems.
Each chapter begins with concise explanations of the concepts.
Fully solved examples help to serve as a guide.
Practice exercises help to build fluency.
Check your answers.
The answer key includes detailed notes to help walk you through the steps of the solutions. Some of the more involved or trickier problems show you how to solve the problem two different ways to help you gain confidence with the answer.
Topics include:
permutations, combinations, Venn diagrams, and counting techniques
probability concepts, like when you may add or multiply probabilities
dice, coins, and cards (including unfair coins or dice)
classic problems like the birthday problem
arranging or coloring objects with or without restrictions
shapes and grids
geometric probability
probability distributions, like binomial or Poisson
Improve Your Math Fluency
Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
Learn math from a university instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Build Essential Math Skills
Practice solving problems that build essential math skills.
Check your answers at the back of the book to ensure that practice makes perfect.
Develop Confidence
When you check your answer at the back of the book and discover that your solution is correct, this helps to build confidence.
Fully solved examples and concise explanations help get you on the right path.