Morris Dan. Bayes' Theorem Examples: A Visual Guide For Beginners

Blue Windmill Medi, 2016. — 191 p.If you’ve recently used Google search to find something, Bayes’ Theorem was used to find your search results. The same is true for those recommendations on Netflix. Hedge funds? Self-driving cars? Search and Rescue? Bayes’ Theorem is used in all of the above and more.At its core, Bayes’ Theorem is a simple probability and statistics formula that has revolutionized how we understand and deal with uncertainty. If life is seen as black and white, Bayes’ Theorem helps us think about the gray areas. When new evidence comes our way, it helps us update our beliefs and create a new belief.Ready to dig in and visually explore Bayes’ Theorem? Let’s go!Over 60 hand-drawn visuals are included throughout the book to help you work through each problem as you learn by example. The beautifully hand-drawn visual illustrations are specifically designed and formatted for the kindle.