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The signal and the noise

Hardcover • 2012 • English • 1. edition

The signal and the noise: art & science of prediction

By Silver, Nate

2 Ratings • 4.5 of 5

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About the book

Every time we choose a route to work, decide whether to go on a second date, or set aside money for a rainy day, we are making a prediction about the future. Yet from the global financial crisis to 9/11 to the Fukushima disaster, we often fail to foresee hugely significant events. In "The Signal and the Noise", the "New York Times'" political forecaster and statistics guru Nate Silver explores the art of prediction, revealing how we can all build a better crystal ball. In his quest to distinguis...Show more

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Book details

ISBN

9781846147524

Publisher

Vigmostad & Bjørke AS (VB Import)

Published year

2012

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The signal and the noise

Format

Hardcover

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