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From Google search results to Netflix recommendations and investment strategies, Bayes Theorem (also often called Bayes Rule or Bayes Formula) is used across countless industries to help calculate and assess probability.
Bayesian statistics is taught in most first-year statistics classes across the nation, but there is one major problem that many students (and others who a ...more
Bayesian statistics is taught in most first-year statistics classes across the nation, but there is one major problem that many students (and others who a ...more
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Think you want some help understanding better or getting into the Bayes Theorem. Two cases: you have a friend who can help over a coffee on some back of the envelope stuff or you buy this book.
This books ticks many boxes: Does one thing and does it well, explains with enough detail, small, cute, articulate.
Then why the 2 stars: One for its price it could have a little bit of more information, or examples. Two the dead tree / paper version is just rushed and should not be ...more
This books ticks many boxes: Does one thing and does it well, explains with enough detail, small, cute, articulate.
Then why the 2 stars: One for its price it could have a little bit of more information, or examples. Two the dead tree / paper version is just rushed and should not be ...more
Great Quick Intro
I appreciated this very appreciable treatment of the Bayes theorem for a beginner. The visual examples alongside the math helped cement the concept.
I appreciated this very appreciable treatment of the Bayes theorem for a beginner. The visual examples alongside the math helped cement the concept.
A good book that covers the basics of Bayes Theorem. I like the alternative methods explained in the book as well as the explanations. I liked the book and think it was helpful.
I could actually use Bayes’ Theorem to estimate for you in this review the odds of you enjoying the book, but I fear it’ll look quite arbitrary without the clear and helpful visual guides that the book provides, walking the reader through many examples in a step-by-step fashion, such that we get to not only know how to use the theorem in a functional fashion (say, plugging and playing with the numbers, as one might if learning it for a mathematics exam, practically learning the method by rote),
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Bayes Theorem has a serious power to describe reality through mathematical probability. I have written If you are interested in statistics and the power of Bayes Theorem, please do yourself a favor and read this book.
Here's an example:
Bayes Theorem is simple, but it's implications are tremendous. There are many statistical probabilities that at face value seem concerning, but when the information is properly plug-in, you see a different result.
Here's an example:
1. We know that the peop ...more
Here's an example:
Bayes Theorem is simple, but it's implications are tremendous. There are many statistical probabilities that at face value seem concerning, but when the information is properly plug-in, you see a different result.
Here's an example:
1. We know that the peop ...more
Bayes' Theorem Examples: A Visual Introduction for Beginners by Dan Morris makes this seemingly complex theorem more understandable. From the beginning of the book, the language of the book is such that the novice can begin to understand and comprehend the subject matter. Morris lays it out thus : 4 Ways that the Theorem is explained, 'Bayes' Theorem helps us update a belief based on new evidence by creating a new belief, it helps us revise a probability when presented with new evidence, it help
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با توجه به تب این روزهای انتخابات، ذکر این نکته خالی از لطف نیست که پیش بینی های علمی رایج عمدتا بر اساس قضیه بیز انجام می گیرند. آشنایی اولیه با این قضیه می تواند برای همگان مفید باشد و باعث شود دیدگاههای واقع بینانه تری بر اساس شواهد و اطلاعات داشته باشیم
As an introductory book, it is a short and useful text. Examples and graphics are fine, although sometimes repetitive. However, I was expecting to see more insights on how to understand our problem is app ...more
با توجه به تب این روزهای انتخابات، ذکر این نکته خالی از لطف نیست که پیش بینی های علمی رایج عمدتا بر اساس قضیه بیز انجام می گیرند. آشنایی اولیه با این قضیه می تواند برای همگان مفید باشد و باعث شود دیدگاههای واقع بینانه تری بر اساس شواهد و اطلاعات داشته باشیم
As an introductory book, it is a short and useful text. Examples and graphics are fine, although sometimes repetitive. However, I was expecting to see more insights on how to understand our problem is app ...more
I needed to be taught math like this in school!
Excellent first contact with a long-debated but now indispensible nugget of mathematical ingeniousness. As a probability tool, Bayes' has been used everywhere from breaking the Enigma code machines to locating derelict sailors at sea to accurately predicting elections. Dan Morris gives very clear explanations and guides the reader through easy-to-understand examples, reviewed over and over under different lights. What little math I've learned has b ...more
Excellent first contact with a long-debated but now indispensible nugget of mathematical ingeniousness. As a probability tool, Bayes' has been used everywhere from breaking the Enigma code machines to locating derelict sailors at sea to accurately predicting elections. Dan Morris gives very clear explanations and guides the reader through easy-to-understand examples, reviewed over and over under different lights. What little math I've learned has b ...more
Easy and useful
A perfect book to not only learn about but to work with the theory. The simple formula is the basis of understanding things from how to asses medical tests to how to detect spam. Even if your knowledge of probability is minimal this book will teach you quite a lot about Bayesian thinking. You will also find out why it should really be called Laplace’s Theorem, but even so Laplace already has more than enough named in his honor, so I’m quite happy with the honor going to the Bay ...more
A perfect book to not only learn about but to work with the theory. The simple formula is the basis of understanding things from how to asses medical tests to how to detect spam. Even if your knowledge of probability is minimal this book will teach you quite a lot about Bayesian thinking. You will also find out why it should really be called Laplace’s Theorem, but even so Laplace already has more than enough named in his honor, so I’m quite happy with the honor going to the Bay ...more
A very quick but useful introduction
This is a thorough and enjoyable yet basic introduction to Bayes’ Theorem. Just Bayes’ Theorem. If you are looking for a 1 to 5 hour exploration of a single equation with references for further study, this is for you. If you are looking for anything more than that, this isn’t for you. Buy the electronic version for easy access to the many hyperlinks in the text.
This is a thorough and enjoyable yet basic introduction to Bayes’ Theorem. Just Bayes’ Theorem. If you are looking for a 1 to 5 hour exploration of a single equation with references for further study, this is for you. If you are looking for anything more than that, this isn’t for you. Buy the electronic version for easy access to the many hyperlinks in the text.
Easy and fast Intro with real life (simplified) Examples
Recommended for anyone who wants to have some basic and quick understanding on Bayes. Quick and easy book. The author nicely points out the areas which can turn into difficulties when one starts using it for complex problems.
Recommended for anyone who wants to have some basic and quick understanding on Bayes. Quick and easy book. The author nicely points out the areas which can turn into difficulties when one starts using it for complex problems.
I found this book well put together. Lots of incremental examples to help get your head around the theorem. I liked the idea of doing the same calculations using different methodologies. My only suggestion is that it could use some humor to lighten up the content.
This book provides a nice introduction to understanding and using Bayes’ Theorem to assess probabilities and make decisions. It provides easy to understand guidance that makes the process accessible to those who are not logicians or mathematicians.
Simple, straightforward
Nice introduction. Would have liked to learn how to deal with slightly more complex scenarios, but I feel ready to do that on my own either way, after reading this.
Nice introduction. Would have liked to learn how to deal with slightly more complex scenarios, but I feel ready to do that on my own either way, after reading this.
A Great Introduction to Bates Theorem
This is a good place to start for anyone interested in understanding Bates Theorem. I recommend getting the Kindle Edition and reading it on a Fire or other device that allows you to review the internet links.
This is a good place to start for anyone interested in understanding Bates Theorem. I recommend getting the Kindle Edition and reading it on a Fire or other device that allows you to review the internet links.
Very basic - simple and easy to follow
If you want to learn Bayes Theorem more in-depth you will need to do more research and reading. The author warns you about this at the very beginning.
If you want to learn Bayes Theorem more in-depth you will need to do more research and reading. The author warns you about this at the very beginning.
Good, but very repetitive
The book has some good examples and illustrations, but they are too similar to each other. The visual "solution" by venn diagrams are definitely not useful the third time over. Recommend for people looking for good ways to explain Bayes to others.
The book has some good examples and illustrations, but they are too similar to each other. The visual "solution" by venn diagrams are definitely not useful the third time over. Recommend for people looking for good ways to explain Bayes to others.
It is written in the simplest manner to explain you the actual meaning of bayes theorem and how it works.
The examples are pretty realistic and you can correlate with them.
All in all, it's a good book for beginners!
The examples are pretty realistic and you can correlate with them.
All in all, it's a good book for beginners!
Okay as a fast and. Simpler overvaluation
This book is about as fast and simple as it gets. That dose not necessarily mean you will get it but this is a good place for the challenged to start.
This book is about as fast and simple as it gets. That dose not necessarily mean you will get it but this is a good place for the challenged to start.
Nice visual explanation of Bayes’ theorem. Quite pedagogic. I wonder would be the output of using this kind of introduction for students rather than the dull grey books we use now.
Well, the book is clear, but I can't say it is an enjoyable read. It's better if you watch the YouTube videos referenced in the book. I had a hard time finishing.
A good, but repetative, presentation of Bayes Theorem. The reader should have a clear understanding of how the theorem works after reading thee Book. Examples are clear and easy to follow.
A decent primer, but should have spent more time on updating.
Quick read that refreshed some probability theory I had long forgotten. Shows some practical applications to everyday life.
Great little book to get an intro or refresher.
Excellent book for an introduction to Bayes theorem. The examples are easy to understands and well explained and has the bibliography documented with some great references.
A bit repetitive
An interesting book for beginners but examples seems repetitive to me with the same text and steps. Half of the book is similar to the other half.
However, images and descriptions are really nice to understand the concepts.
An interesting book for beginners but examples seems repetitive to me with the same text and steps. Half of the book is similar to the other half.
However, images and descriptions are really nice to understand the concepts.
Good foundation book for probability.
A good book with practical approach
A good introductory material with real life examples. Also contains links to interesting articles that enrich the content in this book.
A good introductory material with real life examples. Also contains links to interesting articles that enrich the content in this book.
Simple short book to help you understand Bayes theorem and its practical use in daily life. Nothing more, nothing less.
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