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    Think Bayes: Bayesian Statistics Made Simple

    Think Bayes: Bayesian Statistics Made Simple

    Think Bayes is an introduction to Bayesian statistics using computational methods. The premise of this book, and the other books in the Think X series, is that if you know how to program, you can use that skill to learn other topics. Most books on Bayesian statistics use mathematical notation and present ideas in terms of mathematical concepts like calculus. This book uses Python code instead of math, and discrete approximations instead of continuous mathematics. As a result, what would be an integral in a math book becomes a summation, and most operations on probability distributions are simple loops. I think this presentation is easier to understand, at least for people with programming skills. It is also more general, because when we make modeling decisions, we can choose the most appropriate model without worrying too much about whether the model lends itself to conventional analysis. Also, it provides a smooth development path from simple examples to real-world problems.

    Subjects:
    Computing and Mathematics and Statistics
    Keywords:
    Bayesian statistical decision theory Python (Computer program language) Textbooks
    Resource Type:
    e-book
     
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    Think Stats: Probability and Statistics for Programmers

    Think Stats: Probability and Statistics for Programmers

    Think Stats is an introduction to Probability and Statistics for Python programmers. Think Stats emphasizes simple techniques you can use to explore real data sets and answer interesting questions. The book presents a case study using data from the National Institutes of Health. Readers are encouraged to work on a project with real datasets. If you have basic skills in Python, you can use them to learn concepts in probability and statistics. Think Stats is based on a Python library for probability distributions (PMFs and CDFs). Many of the exercises use short programs to run experiments and help readers develop understanding.

    Subjects:
    Computing and Mathematics and Statistics
    Keywords:
    Textbooks Statistics -- Computer programs
    Resource Type:
    e-book