What's luck got to do with it?: the history, mathematics, and psychology of the gambler's illusion
Auteur :
Mazur, Joseph
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691138909
Date de publication :
6 juin 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
567 g
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Why do so many gamblers risk it all when they know the odds of winning are against them? Why do they believe dice are 'hot' in a winning streak? Why do we expect heads on a coin toss after several flips have turned up tails? This book takes a look at the mathematics, history, and psychology of gambling to reveal various misconceptions about luck.