Description: Summary and Analysis of the Signal and the Noise : Why So Many Predictions Fail—but Some Don't, Paperback by Worth Books (COR), ISBN 1504046749, ISBN-13 9781504046749, Brand New, Free shipping in the US So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Signal and the Noise tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Nate Silver’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver: Drawing on groundbreaking research, The Signal and the Noise, written by the founder and editor-in-chief of , examines how data has been used in prediction and forecasting, and how to find the true signals—the points that indicate that something will happen—amidst noisy and distracting data. Addressing different fields of forecasting and predictions—from politics to earthquakes to poker—Silver explores the reasons why some things are easier to forecast, like the weather, while others are so difficult, such as terrorism. From one of the country’s smartest thinkers. The Signal and the Noise provides vital insights into how to think about probability and predictions on the economy, climate change, sports, and other subjects that impact our lives. The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
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Book Title: Summary and Analysis of the Signal and the Noise : Why So Many Pr
Number of Pages: 72 Pages
Publication Name: Summary and Analysis of the Signal and the Noise : Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don'T: Based on the Book by Nate Silver
Language: English
Publisher: Worth Books
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: American / General, Book Notes (see also JUVENILE NONFICTION / Study Aids / Book Notes or YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Study Aids / Book Notes), Forecasting, Probability & Statistics / Bayesian Analysis
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Worth Books Staff
Subject Area: Mathematics, Literary Criticism, Study Aids, Business & Economics
Item Width: 5.2 in
Series: Smart Summaries Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback