Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way: Understanding Statistics and Probability with Star Wars, LEGO, and Rubber Ducks

Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way: Understanding Statistics and Probability with Star Wars, LEGO, and Rubber Ducks

<b>Fun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples.</b><br /><br />Probability 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. <i>Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way</i> will change that.<br /><br />This 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.<br /><br />By using these off-the-beaten-track examples, the author actually makes learning statistics fun. And you'll learn real skills, like how to:<br /><br />- How to measure your own level of uncertainty in a conclusion or belief<br />- Calculate Bayes theorem and understand what it's useful for<br />- Find the posterior, likelihood, and prior to check the accuracy of your conclusions<br />- Calculate distributions to see the range of your data<br />- Compare hypotheses and draw reliable conclusions from them<br /><br />Next time you find yourself with a sheaf of survey results and no idea what to do with them, turn to<i> Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way</i> to get the most value from your data.