The art of probability : for scientists and engineers

Offering accessible and nuanced coverage, Richard W. Hamming discusses theories of probability with unique clarity and depth. Topics covered include the basic philosophical assumptions, the nature of stochastic methods, and Shannon entropy. One of the best introductions to the topic, __The Art of Probability__ is filled with unique insights and tricks worth knowing. Every field of knowledge has its subject matter and its methods, along with a style for handling them. The field of Probability has a great deal of Art component in it - not only is the subject matter rather different from that of other fields, but at present the techniques are not well organized into systematic methods. Hamming Tends To View The Theory Of Probability From A Scientific Rather Than A Mathematical Viewpoint, Creating A Field Where Organization And Structure Define The Solving Of Probability Problems Rather Than Handling Their Solution By Any Method Available. Richard W. Hamming. Preface Table of Contents Probability Some Mathematical Tools Methods for Solving Problems Countably Infinte Sample Spaces Continuous Sample Spaces Uniform Probability Assignments Maximum Entropy Models of Probability Some Limit Theorems An Essay on Simulation References Index Who has not watched the toss of a coin, the roll of dice, or the draw of a card from a well shuffled deck?