Bayes' Rule: A Tutorial Introduction to Bayesian Analysis

Stone, James V.

ISBN 10: 0956372848 / ISBN 13: 9780956372840

Published by Tutorial Introductions, 2013

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0956372848I4N10

Synopsis:

What does a medical test tell us about the chances of having a particular disease?
How can we tell if a spoken phrase is, 'four candles’ or 'fork handles’?
How do we a perceive a three-dimensional world from from the two-dimensional images on our retinas?

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 common sense 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.

From the Back Cover:

"Bayes' Rule explains in a very easy to follow manner the basics of Bayesian analysis." Dr Inigo Arregui,

Ramon y Cajal Researcher, Institute of Astrophysics, Spain.

"A crackingly clear tutorial for beginners. Exactly the sort of book required for those taking their first steps in Bayesian analysis."
Dr Paul A. Warren.
School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester.

"This book is short and eminently readable. It introduces the Bayesian approach to addressing statistical issues without using any advanced mathematics, which should make it accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds, including biological and social sciences."
Dr Devinder Sivia.
Lecturer in Mathematics, St John's College, Oxford University, and author of Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial.

"For those with a limited mathematical background, Stone's book provides an ideal introduction to the main concepts of Bayesian analysis. "
Dr Peter M Lee.
Department of Mathematics, University of York. Author of Bayesian Statistics: An Introduction.

"Bayesian analysis involves concepts which can be hard for the uninitiated to grasp. Stone's patient pedagogy and gentle examples convey these concepts with uncommon lucidity. "
Dr Charles Fox.
Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bayes' Rule: A Tutorial Introduction to ...
Publisher: Tutorial Introductions
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition