A witty, accessible exploration of Bayesian statistics and how predictive models shape our world—from weather forecasts to everyday decisions. Perfect for curious minds who want to understand the patterns behind uncertainty.
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.
Perfect For Fans Of
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver • Factfulness by Hans Rosling
