More or Less: Behind the Stats

A short history of probability

Oct 10, 2020
Explore the correspondence between Pascal and Fermat as they tackle the problem of the points, learn about fair distribution of winnings in a game of chance, discover the fascinating story of John Law and his use of probability, explore the calculation of the probability of death and annuity rates, and uncover the slow acceptance of probability as a revolutionary concept.
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