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Book
Think Stats
(2011)
  • Allen B. Downey, Olin College of Engineering
Abstract

Think Stats is an introduction to Probability and Statistics for Python programmers.

  • Think Stats emphasizes simple techniques you can use to explore real data sets and answer interesting questions. The book presents a case study using data from the National Institutes of Health. Readers are encouraged to work on a project with real datasets.
  • If you have basic skills in Python, you can use them to learn concepts in probability and statistics. Think Stats is based on a Python library for probability distributions (PMFs and CDFs). Many of the exercises use short programs to run experiments and help readers develop understanding.
  • Most introductory books don't cover Bayesian statistics, but Think Stats is based on the idea that Bayesian methods are too important to postpone. By taking advantage of the PMF and CDF libraries, it is possible for beginners to learn the concepts and solve challenging problems.

Publication Date
July, 2011
Publisher
Green Tea Press
Publisher Statement

© 2011 Allen Downey. This book was published under free license by Green Tea Press and may be found here.

Citation Information
Allen B. Downey. Think Stats. (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/allen_downey/32/