Everything Is Predictable by Tom Chivers – Buy in Sri Lanka

Everything Is Predictable: How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World is an engaging, witty guide to understanding probability, prediction, and decision-making in everyday life. Science writer Tom Chivers takes readers on a fascinating journey through Bayes’s theorem and its real-world applications—from weather forecasting and medical diagnosis to football tactics and artificial intelligence.

What Makes This Book Special?

• Clear & Accessible: Makes complex Bayesian reasoning understandable for everyone
• Real-World Applications: Connects mathematical concepts to everyday situations
• Engaging Writing: Witty, jargon-free prose with compelling examples
• Practical Insights: Helps readers make better decisions by understanding uncertainty

Book Details

Author: Tom Chivers
Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9781474619301
Pages: 384
Published: 2024
Genre: Non-Fiction / Popular Science / Mathematics / Statistics
Price: LKR 2,950

About Tom Chivers

Tom Chivers is an acclaimed science writer and author of The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy. His work has appeared in major publications, and he’s known for making complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining.

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