Introduction to Probability
by Joseph K. Blitzstein, Jessica Hwang · first published 2014
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"Developed from celebrated Harvard statistics lectures, Introduction to Probability provides essential language and tools for understanding statistics, randomness, and uncertainty. The book explores a wide variety of applications and examples, ranging from coincidences and paradoxes to Google PageRank and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). Additional application areas explored include genetics, medicine, computer science, and information theory. The print book version includes a code that provides free access to an eBook version. The authors present the material in an accessible style and motiva
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…Metacademy (http://metacademy.org) If you just want to check out what ML is about this is the best site. * Better Explained (https://betterexplained.com/) if you need to brush up on some of the math * Introduction to Probability (https://smile.amazon.com/Introduction-Probability-Chapman-St...) * Stanford EE263: Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems (http://ee263.stanford.edu/) Beginner: * Andrew Ng's class (http://cs229.stanford.edu)…
on “Machine Learning for Software Engineers” ↗"Introduction to probability" is amazing. It really set the bar for what an academic book could be https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Probability-Chapman-Stat...
on “Ask HN: How to get started with machine learning?” ↗…Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities (William Dunham) - Odds & Ends: Introducing Probability & Decision with a Visual Emphasis (Jonathan Weisberg) - Introduction to Probability (Joseph K. Blitzstein, Jessica Hwang) - The Secret Life of Equations: The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work (Richard Cochrane) - Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology…
on “Ask HN: Serious mathematics books that can replace a good teacher?” ↗I recommend "Introduction to Probability" by Joseph K Blitzstein and Jessica Hwang. This book is tough. Really tough. However, you are really going to do "deliberate practice" while having a go on the assignments. It bothers me that the author…
on “Ask HN: Book which comprehensively covers probability theory?” ↗Harvard's Stat110 by Joseph Blitzstein and the accompanying book Introduction to Probability - https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/stat110/youtube
on “Ask HN: Recommend Books on Statistics” ↗I particularly like Statistical Inference by George Casella and Roger Lee Berger. You could also look at Introduction to Probability by Joseph K. Blitzstein and Jessica Hwang (available for free here: http://probabilitybook.net (redirects to drive)).
on “Introduction to Modern Statistics” ↗Hi, I am using Introduction to Probability by Joe Blitzstein and Jessica Hwang to learn probability by self study but I would like to have an additional book for problems practice. Can you suggest one that has solutions available for students?…
on “Ask HN: What is the best book to learn probability through self study?” ↗