{"product_id":"decision-theory-principles-and-approaches-hardcover","title":"Decision Theory: Principles and Approaches - Hardcover","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\u003eGiovanni Parmigiani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLurdes Inoue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecision theory provides a formal framework for making logical choices in the face of uncertainty. Given a set of alternatives, a set of consequences, and a correspondence between those sets, decision theory offers conceptually simple procedures for choice. This book presents an overview of the fundamental concepts and outcomes of rational decision making under uncertainty, highlighting the implications for statistical practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The authors have developed a series of self contained chapters focusing on bridging the gaps between the different fields that have contributed to rational decision making and presenting ideas in a unified framework and notation while respecting and highlighting the different and sometimes conflicting perspectives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * Provides a rich collection of techniques and procedures.\u003cbr\u003e * Discusses the foundational aspects and modern day practice.\u003cbr\u003e * Links foundations to practical applications in biostatistics, computer science, engineering and economics.\u003cbr\u003e * Presents different perspectives and controversies to encourage readers to form their own opinion of decision making and statistics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Decision Theory is fundamental to all scientific disciplines, including biostatistics, computer science, economics and engineering. Anyone interested in the whys and wherefores of statistical science will find much to enjoy in this book.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Parmigiani\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of Decision Theory: Principles and Approaches, published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLurdes Yoshiko Tani Inoue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Brazilian-born statistician of Japanese descent, who specializes in Bayesian inference. She works as a professor of biostatistics in the University of Washington School of Public Health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47337119547641,"sku":"9780471496571","price":184.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/oux18Q6d-r9780471496571.webp?v=1769675054","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/decision-theory-principles-and-approaches-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}