Bayesian Analysis with Python: Unleash the power and flexibility of the Bayesian framework Contributor(s): Martin, Osvaldo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1785883801 ISBN-13: 9781785883804 Publisher: Packt Publishing OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Computers | Data Modeling & Design - Computers | Mathematical & Statistical Software |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (1.08 lbs) 282 pages |
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Publisher Description: About This Book
Students, researchers and data scientists who wish to learn Bayesian data analysis with Python and implement probabilistic models in their day to day projects. Programming experience with Python is essential. No previous statistical knowledge is assumed. What You Will Learn
This book covers the main concepts of Bayesian statistics and how to apply them to data analysis. It is intended for readers without any previous statistical knowledge, but with some experience using Python. The basic elements of Bayesian modeling are introduced using a computational and practical approach. Synthetic and simple real data sets are used to explain each topic and explore the main features of the Bayesian framework. Among the explored models in the book we find the generalized linear models for regression and classification. Mixture models and hierarchical models are also explained. Model selection is discussed in its own chapter and the book ends with a short introduction to non-parametrics models and Gaussian processes. All Bayesian models are implemented using PyMC3, a Python library for probabilistic programming. Many of the main features of PyMC3 are exemplified throughout the text. With this book and the help of Python and PyMC3 you will learn to implement, check and expand Bayesian statistical models to solve a wide array of data analysis problems. |