Bayesian Methods in Statistics, 9781529768602
Paperback
Master Bayesian statistics: probability, coding, and real-world social/psychological data.

Bayesian Methods in Statistics

from concepts to practice

$136.84

  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    26 November 2021

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Summary

Unlock the Power of Bayesian Statistics: A Practical Guide

This book walks you through learning probability and statistics from a Bayesian point of view.

From an introduction to probability theory through to frameworks for doing rigorous calculations of probability, it discusses Bayes’ Theorem before illustrating how to use it in a variety of different situations with data addressing social and psychological issues.

The book also:

  • Equips you with coding…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529768602
ISBN-10:1529768608
Author:Mel Slater
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:Sage Publications Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:26 November 2021
Weight:540g
Dimensions:232mm x 186mm
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Critics Review

A concise and engaging introduction to Bayesian statistics for newcomers in the social sciences, using real world data to highlight these powerful methods of statistical inference.

A concise and engaging introduction to Bayesian statistics for newcomers in the social sciences, using real world data to highlight these powerful methods of statistical inference. – Alex Jones

About The Author

Mel Slater

Mel Slater is a Distinguished Investigator at the University of Barcelona, and co-Director of the Event Lab (Experimental Virtual Environments for Neuroscience and Technology). He was previously Professor of Virtual Environments at University College London (UCL) in the Department of Computer Science. He was awarded the 2005 IEEE Virtual Reality Career Award: ‘In Recognition of Pioneering Achievements in Theory and Applications of Virtual Reality’. He is Field Editor of Frontiers in Virtual Reality, and Chief Editor of the Human Behaviour in VR section. He was awarded the Humboldt Research Prize from Germany in 2020. He is a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.

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