A Critical Examination of Lotteries

Prize Structures and Probabilities

Jaime Aguirre (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

315 Seiten

2025 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-5703-7 (ISBN)

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Discover the fascinating world of lotteries and the mathematics behind them. This book demystifies the concepts of chance, probability, and odds, explaining how they shape lottery games and outcomes. Through clear examples and step-by-step guidance, readers will learn how probabilities apply to simple and complex events, how to count outcomes using permutations and combinations, and how different draw methods impact the odds of winning.From exploring which lotteries are easiest to win to debunking myths about lucky numbers, this book combines practical insights with a critical examination of common misunderstandings. It also investigates the accuracy of official lottery data and the hidden layers behind jackpot claims.Whether you are a math enthusiast, a lottery player curious about your chances, or simply someone fascinated by the science of randomness, this book is your guide to understanding the numbers behind the games. Accessible and engaging, it is perfect for anyone eager to think critically about lotteries and the probabilities that govern them.

Jaime Aguirre is a chemist with over 30 years of expertise in food and feed analysis, having worked extensively in both industry and academia. His intellectual pursuits span a wide range of topics, including the Kjeldahl method, the periodic table, and the mathematics of lottery probabilities. He holds an MSc from the University of New South Wales (Australia) and dual BSc degrees from the University of Antioquia and the Technological University of Pereira (Colombia). He is an active member of the American Chemical Society and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.Jaime is the author of The Kjeldahl Method: 140 Years (2023) and Periodic Table of the Universe: Symphony of Matter (2024).Now retired, Jaime resides in Sydney, Australia, while frequently traveling to the USA, Europe, and South America.

Erscheinungsdatum	20.09.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
ISBN-10	1-0364-5703-6 / 1036457036
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-5703-7 / 9781036457037
Zustand	Neuware