How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking
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"How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking" is a popular mathematics book by Jordan Ellenberg that explores how mathematical ideas and reasoning illuminate everyday life, decision-making, and public policy.
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Target entity: How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking Context triple: [Euler Book Prize, notableRecipientWork, How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking]
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The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a popular science book by mathematician Ian Stewart that explores the history, impact, and ideas behind seventeen landmark mathematical equations that have shaped modern civilization.
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Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities is a popular science book that presents an entertaining collection of mathematical puzzles, paradoxes, anecdotes, and surprising facts aimed at a general audience.
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Die mathematische Denkweise
"Die mathematische Denkweise" is a work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the nature, structure, and philosophy of mathematical thinking.
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Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
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Target entity: How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking Target entity description: "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking" is a popular mathematics book by Jordan Ellenberg that explores how mathematical ideas and reasoning illuminate everyday life, decision-making, and public policy.
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A.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
-
B.
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a popular science book by mathematician Ian Stewart that explores the history, impact, and ideas behind seventeen landmark mathematical equations that have shaped modern civilization.
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C.
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities is a popular science book that presents an entertaining collection of mathematical puzzles, paradoxes, anecdotes, and surprising facts aimed at a general audience.
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D.
Die mathematische Denkweise
"Die mathematische Denkweise" is a work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the nature, structure, and philosophy of mathematical thinking.
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E.
Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung
"Die Mathematik im Kampf um die Weltanschauung" is a philosophical work by mathematician Andreas Speiser that explores the role of mathematics in shaping and clarifying worldviews and fundamental beliefs.
- F. None of above. chosen
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non-fiction book
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popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| aimsTo | show how mathematical reasoning can prevent errors in thinking ⓘ |
| author | Jordan Ellenberg ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| emphasizes |
importance of mathematical models
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limits of mathematical models ⓘ role of uncertainty in reasoning ⓘ |
| explainsConcept |
Bayesian reasoning
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correlation and causation ⓘ expected value ⓘ law of large numbers ⓘ linear models ⓘ nonlinear relationships ⓘ regression to the mean ⓘ risk assessment ⓘ selection bias ⓘ survivorship bias ⓘ |
| genre |
mathematics
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popular science ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
application of mathematics to economics
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application of mathematics to everyday decisions ⓘ application of mathematics to politics ⓘ using math to avoid systematic errors ⓘ |
| intendedEffect |
encourage critical thinking
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improve quantitative literacy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| notableFor | explaining how mathematical ideas apply to real-world problems ⓘ |
| publisher | Penguin Press ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | Jordan Ellenberg ⓘ |
| subject |
decision-making
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everyday life ⓘ mathematical thinking ⓘ probability ⓘ public policy ⓘ statistics ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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policy makers ⓘ students ⓘ |
| uses |
case studies
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historical anecdotes ⓘ real-world examples ⓘ |
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