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The hot hand : the mystery and science of streaks Cover Image Book Book

The hot hand : the mystery and science of streaks

Cohen, Ben 1988- (author.).

Summary: Is it possible to maximize success, and limit failure? For decades statisticians, social scientists, psychologists, and economists have spent precious time thinking about whether streaks actually exist. Cohen offers an entertaining investigation into whether someone can have a "hot hand" or if they simple see patterns in randomness. He also explores why false recognition of nonexistent streaks can have cataclysmic results. -- adapted from jacket

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  • ISBN: 9780062820730
  • ISBN: 9780062820723
  • Physical Description: 296 pages ; 24 cm
    print
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Custom House, [2020]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-281) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: On fire -- The law of the hot hand -- Shuffle -- Bet the farm -- Wheel of fortune -- The detectives -- The Van Gogh in the attic.

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Subject: Chance
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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System.

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Easton Main Library 123.3 C678h (Text) 31901004423788 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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