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The signal and the noise : the art and science of prediction
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The signal and the noise : the art and science of prediction

by Nate Silver

This work investigates the science of forecasting, analysing how to distinguish meaningful signals from noisy data in fields ranging from politics to sports. It explores the importance of probability and uncertainty in developing more accurate predictive models.

Accession 18257 ISBN 9780141975658 Publisher Penguin
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