Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling by Ronald J Gould

Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling by Ronald J Gould

With an emphasis on mathematical thinking and problem solving, this work shows how discrete probability, statistics, and elementary discrete mathematics are used in games, sports, and gambling situations. It draws on numerous examples, questions, and problems to explain the application of mathematical theory to various real-life games.

A 2010 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title

…this volume is a wonderful reference for studying probability or statistics … Though this book might serve as the seed for the development of a new mathematics course at some institutions, this reviewer sees its greater value as a reference for mathematicians who are unfamiliar with the probabilities associated with gambling or applying statistics in sports
—J.T. Noonan, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, CHOICE, Vol. 47, No. 9, May 2010

Ronald J. Gould is the Goodrich C. White Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Emory University. The recipient of the Mathematical Association of America’s Southeastern Section Distinguished Teaching Award in 2008, Dr. Gould has authored more than 135 research papers and serves on the editorial board of several journals dealing with discrete mathematics.

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ISBN 13	9781439801635
ISBN 10	1439801630
Title	Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling
Author	Ronald J Gould
Series	Textbooks In Mathematics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2009-08-01
Number of pages	374
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