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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Mathematics is the science of not being wrong, and it rests on common sense.
Chapter 3: Linearity helps us simplify mathematical problems.
Chapter 4: Drawing conclusions from observational data is risky, but probability theory can assist us.
Chapter 5: Probability theory tells us what to expect from a bet, but we must still weigh the risks.
Chapter 6: The regression effect is everywhere, yet it often goes unnoticed.
Chapter 7: Linear regression is powerful, but assuming linearity where it doesn’t exist leads to wrong results.
Chapter 8: Many published research results are false due to misused data and faulty probability.
Chapter 9: Polls and elections often misrepresent “public opinion.”
Description
How Not to Be Wrong gives us an intimate glimpse into how mathematicians think and how we can benefit from their way of thinking. It also explains how easily we can be mistaken when we apply mathematical tools incorrectly, and gives advice on how we can instead find correct solutions.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in math
- Anyone interested in logic or philosophy
- Anyone interested in seeing the equations behind everyday situations