Master Math: Probability Catherine A. Gorini
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Master Math: Probability
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Catherine A. Gorini
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Acknowledgments
any people gave generously of their time and expertise in the preparation of this book, and I want to give my most sincere thanks to all of them.
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Anne Dow gave helpful comments on several chapters and provided answers to any and all questions about probability, but more importantly, she offered encouragement and support. Eric Hart has for years been