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How Not to Be Wrong

the Power of Mathematical Thinking
Aug 19, 2015Jakedesnake rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is the first "casual" math book I read that focuses on probability and statistics- and it's a welcome change! Jordan Ellenberg uses humour and clear explanations to present the reader with a series of real life situation and explains how they work mathematically, from winning the lottery to single transferable vote. The examples of how the average person is mathematically illiterate are so abundant that this book should be required reading for all.