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Dan Morris · 2016
An introductory guide to Bayes' Theorem using visual aids like Venn diagrams and decision trees to explain how to update beliefs based on new evidence. Written for beginners with practical examples from everyday applications.
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What this book knows
Bayes' Theorem teaches that new evidence should always revise our prior beliefs toward more accurate probabilities.
mind-and-cognition
We thought the probability of having the flu was as high as 90%! Our answer P(A|B) is very different — 22.5% is more accurate than the 90% we started with.
BTVI-RC-010Most predictions fail because most of us have a poor understanding of probability and uncertainty. Both experts and laypeople mistake more confident predictions for more accurate ones.
BTVI-RC-044After reading this you are just more confused. What probability is higher? Do you have a greater probability of having the flu or food poisoning?
BTVI-RC-027education-and-formation
Thinking like a Bayesian can be applied to almost any area of life and help you make better decisions and feel more confident about the decisions you've made.
BTVI-RC-035If you had to guess what box the cookie came from, what box would you select? Many people would select Box A — but let's take a closer look at why.
BTVI-RC-004Your heart begins to race. Does she like you? You think through what happened during the meal — Bayes' Theorem can be applied even to dating.
BTVI-RC-036Illuminates
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