Inhaltsangabe
An award-winning astrophysicist looks at how the understanding of uncertainty and randomness has led to breakthroughs in our knowledge of the cosmos
All of us understand the world around us by constructing models, comparing them to observations, and drawing conclusions. Scientists create, test, and replace these models by applying the twinned concepts of probability and randomness. Exploring how this process has refined our knowledge of quantum mechanics and the birth of the universe, Andrew H. Jaffe offers a unique synthesis of the philosophy of epistemology, the mathematics of probability, and the science of cosmology.
As Jaffe puts Enlightenment thinkers like David Hume in conversation with contemporary philosophers such as Karl Popper and Imre Lakatos and engages with scientists ranging from Isaac Newton and Galileo to Albert Einstein and Arthur Eddington, he uses Thomas Bayes’s seminal studies of statistics and probability to make sense of conflicting currents of thought. This is a deep look into how we have learned to account for uncertainty in our search for knowledge—and a reminder that science is not about facts and data as such but about creating models that correctly account for those facts and data.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor
Andrew H. Jaffe is professor of astrophysics and cosmology at Imperial College London and director of the Imperial Centre for Inference and Cosmology. He lives in London, UK.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Suchergebnisse für The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help...
Foto des Verkäufers
The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers wbs9624806199
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 15,30
EUR 7,57 Versand
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Foto des Verkäufers
Random Universe : How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 49792435-n
Neu kaufen
EUR 20,65
EUR 2,26 Versand
Versand innerhalb von USA
Versand innerhalb von USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Foto des Verkäufers
The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos (Hardback or Cased Book)
Verlag:
Yale University Press 11/11/2025, 2025
ISBN 10: 0300250509
ISBN 13: 9780300250503
Neu
Hardcover
Anbieter: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Hardback or Cased Book. Zustand: New. The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BBS-9780300250503
Foto des Verkäufers
Random Universe : How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 49792435
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 21,24
EUR 2,26 Versand
Versand innerhalb von USA
Versand innerhalb von USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: CreativeCenters, Peoria, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
hardcover. Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers B505B
Neu kaufen
EUR 19,83
EUR 4,49 Versand
Versand innerhalb von USA
Versand innerhalb von USA
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Random Universe: How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: California Books, Miami, FL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9780300250503
Neu kaufen
EUR 25,56
Versand gratis
Versand innerhalb von USA
Versand innerhalb von USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Random Universe (Hardcover)
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. An award-winning astrophysicist looks at how the understanding of uncertainty and randomness has led to breakthroughs in our knowledge of the cosmos All of us understand the world around us by constructing models, comparing them to observations, and drawing conclusions. Scientists create, test, and replace these models by applying the twinned concepts of probability and randomness. Exploring how this process has refined our knowledge of quantum mechanics and the birth of the universe, Andrew H. Jaffe offers a unique synthesis of the philosophy of epistemology, the mathematics of probability, and the science of cosmology. As Jaffe puts Enlightenment thinkers like David Hume in conversation with contemporary philosophers such as Karl Popper and Imre Lakatos and engages with scientists ranging from Isaac Newton and Galileo to Albert Einstein and Arthur Eddington, he uses Thomas Bayes's seminal studies of statistics and probability to make sense of conflicting currents of thought. This is a deep look into how we have learned to account for uncertainty in our search for knowledgeand a reminder that science is not about facts and data as such but about creating models that correctly account for the facts and data. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780300250503
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Random Universe How Models
Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00095315872
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 27,70
Versand gratis
Versand innerhalb von USA
Versand innerhalb von USA
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Foto des Verkäufers
The Random Universe
Anbieter: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Hardback. Zustand: New. An award-winning astrophysicist looks at how the understanding of uncertainty and randomness has led to breakthroughs in our knowledge of the cosmos All of us understand the world around us by constructing models, comparing them to observations, and drawing conclusions. Scientists create, test, and replace these models by applying the twinned concepts of probability and randomness. Exploring how this process has refined our knowledge of quantum mechanics and the birth of the universe, Andrew H. Jaffe offers a unique synthesis of the philosophy of epistemology, the mathematics of probability, and the science of cosmology. As Jaffe puts Enlightenment thinkers like David Hume in conversation with contemporary philosophers such as Karl Popper and Imre Lakatos and engages with scientists ranging from Isaac Newton and Galileo to Albert Einstein and Arthur Eddington, he uses Thomas Bayes's seminal studies of statistics and probability to make sense of conflicting currents of thought. This is a deep look into how we have learned to account for uncertainty in our search for knowledge-and a reminder that science is not about facts and data as such but about creating models that correctly account for those facts and data. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9780300250503
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Random Universe - How Models and Probability Help Us Make Sense of the Cosmos
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers DB-9780300250503