Ivars Peterson (1997), The Jungles of Randomness page: 19, publisher: John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0-471-29587-6
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The theory of probability combines commonsense reasoning with calculation. It domesticates luck, making it subservient to reason.
— Ivars Peterson on Probability
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About Ivars Peterson
Ivars Peterson (born 4 December 1948) is an award-winning mathematics writer.
About Ivars Peterson
Ivars Peterson (born 4 December 1948) is an award-winning mathematics writer.
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