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Can I read Conned again, Watson! : cautionary tales of logic, math, and probability on EtoBox?

Conned again, Watson! : cautionary tales of logic, math, and probability by Bruce, Colin is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

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In Conned Again, Watson!, Colin Bruce re-creates the atmosphere of the original Sherlock Holmes stories to shed light on an enduring truth: Our reliance on common sense-and ignorance of mathematics-often gets us into trouble. In these cautionary tales of greedy gamblers, reckless businessmen, and ruthless con men, Sherlock Holmes uses his deep understanding of probability, statistics, decision theory, and game theory to solve crimes and protect the innocent. But it's not just the characters in t

Who reads Conned again, Watson! : cautionary tales of logic, math, and probability?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Bruce, Colin
Publisher
Perseus Books Group
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9780738205892
Category
science
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mathematics
Rating
3.86 / 5 (169 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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