MAP-UA 107 - Foundations of Scientific Inquiry Quantitative Reasoning: Probability, Statistics, and Decision Making

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Elementary probability theory from the point of view of games and gambling. Topics include probability, expectation, introduction to game theory, gambler's ruin, gambling systems, and optimal strategies. Examples are taken from games of chance, including backgammon, blackjack, craps, and poker.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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