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    Tell Me The Odds: A 15 Page Introduction To Bayes Theorem
    Tell Me The Odds: A 15 Page Introduction To Bayes Theorem
    Tell Me The Odds: A 15 Page Introduction To Bayes Theorem
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    Tell Me The Odds: A 15 Page Introduction To Bayes Theorem

    By Scott Hartshorn

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    Bayes Theorem Is Important
    Bayes Theorem is a way of updating probability as you get new information. Essentially, you make an initial guess, and then get more data to improve it. Bayes Theorem, or Bayes Rule, has a ton of real world applications, from estimating your risk of a heart attack to making recommendations on Netflix

    But It Isn't That Complicated
    This book is a short introduction to Bayes Theorem. It is only 15 pages long, and is intended to show you how Bayes Theorem works as quickly as possible. The examples are intentionally kept simple to focus solely on Bayes Theorem without requiring that the reader know complicated probability distributions.

    If you want to learn the basics of Bayes Theorem as quickly as possible, with some easy to duplicate examples, this is a good book for you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScott Hartshorn
    Release dateSep 19, 2017
    ISBN9781370730704
    Tell Me The Odds: A 15 Page Introduction To Bayes Theorem

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    • 5/5
      It is a nice curt introductory read that simplifies a complex concept using great examples.
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      A concise and clear explanation of Bayes theorem. The writer takes you through two examples of how to apply the theorem in a clear and easily understandable way.

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