Bayes' Rule: A Tutorial Introduction to Bayesian Analysis Contributor(s): Stone, James V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0956372848 ISBN-13: 9780956372840 Publisher: Tutorial Introductions OUR PRICE: $23.48 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - Bayesian Analysis |
Dewey: 519.542 |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6" W x 9" (0.55 lbs) 182 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What does a medical test tell us about the chances of having a particular disease? The short answer is Bayes' rule, which transforms meaningless statistics and raw data into useful information. Discovered by an 18th century mathematician and preacher, Bayes' rule is a cornerstone of modern probability theory. In this richly illustrated book, intuitive visual representations of real-world examples are used to show how Bayes' rule is actually a form of commonsense reasoning. The tutorial style of writing, combined with a comprehensive glossary, makes this an ideal primer for novices who wish to gain an intuitive understanding of Bayesian analysis. As an aid to understanding, online computer code (in MatLab, Python and R) reproduces key numerical results and diagrams. Stone's book is renowned for its visually engaging style of presentation, which stems from teaching Bayes' rule to psychology students for over 10 years as a university lecturer. |