{"product_id":"bayesian-statistics-the-fun-way","title":"Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way","description":"\u003cb\u003eFun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbability and statistics are increasingly important in a huge range of professions. But many people use data in ways they don't even understand, meaning they aren't getting the most from it. \u003ci\u003eBayesian Statistics the Fun Way\u003c\/i\u003e will change that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will give you a complete understanding of Bayesian statistics through simple explanations and un-boring examples. Find out the probability of UFOs landing in your garden, how likely Han Solo is to survive a flight through an asteroid shower, how to win an argument about conspiracy theories, and whether a burglary really was a burglary, to name a few examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy using these off-the-beaten-track examples, the author actually makes learning statistics fun. And you'll learn real skills, like how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- How to measure your own level of uncertainty in a conclusion or belief\u003cbr\u003e- Calculate Bayes theorem and understand what it's useful for\u003cbr\u003e- Find the posterior, likelihood, and prior to check the accuracy of your conclusions\u003cbr\u003e- Calculate distributions to see the range of your data\u003cbr\u003e- Compare hypotheses and draw reliable conclusions from them\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext time you find yourself with a sheaf of survey results and no idea what to do with them, turn to\u003ci\u003e Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way\u003c\/i\u003e to get the most value from your data.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67797976318189,"sku":"9781593279561","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/0797\/6685\/files\/9781593279561.jpg?v=1792163509","url":"https:\/\/qepbooks.com\/products\/bayesian-statistics-the-fun-way","provider":"QEP Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}