Intro Math Introductory Probability without Calculus

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The discussion centers on finding introductory texts for probability that cater to students with a basic understanding of high school algebra. One recommended book is "Probability: An Introduction" by Samuel Goldberg, which is noted for its accessibility. Additionally, "Integrated Algebra and Trigonometry" by Fisher and Ziebur is highlighted for its Chapter 8, which covers probability using combinatorics without requiring calculus. The conversation emphasizes the need for resources that effectively bridge the gap between high school math and more advanced topics in probability, while also expressing a desire to learn calculus in the future.
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Are there any good introductory texts aimed at students with only a working knowledge of High School Algebra? I currently have:
Probability: An Introduction by Samuel Goldberg

I do plan on eventually learning Calculus, but I would like to start learning probability sooner.
 
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I don‘t know of any book or recent work that does this. I do know of a chapter in a long out of print book that develops a surprising amount of probability theory without calculus, rigorously, using combinatorics. It was aimed at high school level. I believe used copies of this book can still be found.

Integrated Algebra and Trigonometry
by Fisher and Ziebur

Chapter 8 develops probability via combinatorics.
 
hackedagainanda said:
Are there any good introductory texts aimed at students with only a working knowledge of High School Algebra? I currently have:
Probability: An Introduction by Samuel Goldberg

I do plan on eventually learning Calculus, but I would like to start learning probability sooner.
That looks (checking 'look in book' feature on amazon) like a good book for your purposes, better than my recommendation. I doubt you would do much better.
 
The book is fascinating. If your education includes a typical math degree curriculum, with Lebesgue integration, functional analysis, etc, it teaches QFT with only a passing acquaintance of ordinary QM you would get at HS. However, I would read Lenny Susskind's book on QM first. Purchased a copy straight away, but it will not arrive until the end of December; however, Scribd has a PDF I am now studying. The first part introduces distribution theory (and other related concepts), which...

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