ABSTRACT

Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling: The Games People Play, Second Edition demonstrates how discrete probability, statistics, and elementary discrete mathematics are used in games, sports, and gambling situations. With emphasis on mathematical thinking and problem solving, the text draws on numerous examples, questions, and problems to expla

chapter 1|48 pages

Basic Probability

chapter 2|40 pages

The Game’s Afoot

chapter 3|40 pages

Repeated Play

chapter 4|22 pages

Card Tricks and More

chapter 5|36 pages

Dealing with Data

chapter 6|28 pages

Testing and Relationships

chapter 7|58 pages

Games and Puzzles

chapter 8|38 pages

Combinatorial Games

chapter 9|36 pages

Appendix