Recently, I have been wanting to expand my knowledge of probability and statistics. After browsing the internet for good learning resources, I finally decided to start reading “Introduction to Probability”, a book by Jessica Hwang and Joseph K. Blitzstein that originated from a series of lectures on probability and statistics taught at Harvard University. If you have an interest in this subject, I absolutely recommend this book. It is extremely well written, thorough, and thought provoking. Another major bonus point is that it is freely available as an online script at http://probabilitybook.net. The book also contains hundreds of practice exercises, many of which have full solutions available here. This is extremely important because probability and statistics — much like all quantitative subjects — are best absorbed through a learning-by-doing process.
Sinema???s Exit From the Democratic Party Is Good News
The Democrats’ 51-seat Senate majority lasted about three days. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic party. Chuck Schumer’s control of the Senate just became more precarious.…