{"product_id":"a-first-course-in-probability-for-computer-and-data-science-paperback","title":"A First Course in Probability for Computer and Data Science - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTijms Henk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this undergraduate text, the author has distilled the core of probabilistic ideas and methods for computer and data science. The book emphasizes probabilistic and computational thinking rather than theorems and proofs. It provides insights and motivates the students by telling them why probability works and how to apply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique features of the book are as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBayesian probability with real-life cases in law and medicine;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogistic regression and naïve Bayes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world applications of probability;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterweaving Monte Carlo simulation and probability;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle introduction to Markov chains and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book contains many worked examples. Numerous instructive problems scattered throughout the text are given along with problem-solving strategies. Several of the problems extend previously covered material. Answers to all problems and worked-out solutions to selected problems are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenk Tijms is the author of several textbooks in the area of applied probability and stochastic optimization. In 2008, he received the prestigious INFORMS Expository Writing Award for his work. He also contributed engaging probability puzzles to \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e' former Numberplay column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50344935784685,"sku":"9789811272042","price":82.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/0iBF8pcgUz9789811272042.webp?v=1785196160","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/a-first-course-in-probability-for-computer-and-data-science-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}