The math behind..
Subtitle: discover the mathematics of everyday events
By: Colin Beveridge
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781770859982
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Probabilities; Mathematics; Popular works; Miscellanea
Description: "A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of mathematics in everyday life. Topics examined are: the human condition, sports and games, traveling from A to B, digital technology, chance and coincidence, and more."--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The human world; title: The natural world; title: Technology; title: Sports; title: Entertainment; title: Getting around; title: The everyday.