This textbook is an introduction to probability theory with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications. It is intended for students with a calculus background, as well as for independent learners and readers. The material is covered precisely, while avoiding excessive technical details.

Latent Variable Models: An Introduction to Factor, Path, and Structural Equation Analysis introduces latent variable models by utilizing path diagrams to explain the relationships in the models. This approach helps less mathematically-inclined readers to grasp the underlying relations among path analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling, and to set up and carry out such analyses. This revised and expanded fifth edition again contains key chapters on path analysis, structural...

Perfect for students without a mathematical background, the authors refresh important basics such as descriptive statistics and research design as well as introducing essential upper level techniques to cater for the advanced student.

Promotes a lifelong skill of problem solving.

This text helps students develop the fundamental lifelong skill of solving problems and interpreting solutions in real world terms in a way that is accessible and easy to apply in many situations. We certainly want students to appreciate the beauty of statistics and connections to so many other disciplines. However, it is even more important for students to be able to apply problem-solving skills to a wide range of academic and career pursuits, in...

The New York Times bestselling "manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world's most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom" (The Wall Street Journal). Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the hardscrabble majority. Conventional wisdom says this gap cannot be closed.

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Bestselling author Sam Harris dismantles the most common justification for religious faith--that a moral system cannot be based on science.

This book explores quantum computing as a transformative technology and its applications in cryptography, teleportation, IoT, AI, and Blockchain, and the futurist concept of quantum internet.

Als u aan de natuur denkt, waar denkt u dan aan? Bos? Bergen? Pluizige beestjes? Waar u waarschijnlijk niet aan denkt is techniek, maar hoe gek het ook klinkt: de natuur zit er vol mee. In bijna 4 miljard jaar zijn fantastische biologische oplossingen ontstaan die we kunnen gebruiken als inspiratie voor onze eigen menselijke toepassingen. Dit is precies wat bionica doet. Zo is een hogesnelheidstrein in Japan uitgerust met een efficiënte 'ijsvogelneus' en leveren botten inspiratie voor materi...