Book Of Why

Author : Judea Pearl,Dana Mackenzie
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780465097616

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The Book of Why by Judea Pearl,Dana Mackenzie Pdf

A Turing Award-winning computer scientist and statistician shows how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence "Correlation is not causation." This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and established causality -- the study of cause and effect -- on a firm scientific basis. His work explains how we can know easy things, like whether it was rain or a sprinkler that made a sidewalk wet; and how to answer hard questions, like whether a drug cured an illness. Pearl's work enables us to know not just whether one thing causes another: it lets us explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It shows us the essence of human thought and key to artificial intelligence. Anyone who wants to understand either needs The Book of Why.

Author : Simon Sinek
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101149034

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Start with Why by Simon Sinek Pdf

The inspiring, life-changing bestseller by the author of LEADERS EAT LAST and TOGETHER IS BETTER. In 2009, Simon Sinek started a movement to help people become more inspired at work, and in turn inspire their colleagues and customers. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, including more than 28 million who’ve watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

Author : Alfred J. Kolatch
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0762441232

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The Jewish Book of Why by Alfred J. Kolatch Pdf

The Jewish Book of Why has sold more than three million copies to date and has been translated into several languages. In this bestseller turned Miniature Edition™, scholar Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch explains the significance and origin of nearly every symbol and practice known to Jewish culture. It's an essential guide for both Jews and non-Jews alike, and will answer a wide spectrum of questions on every aspect of Jewish custom, tradition, and life.

Author : Judea Pearl,Madelyn Glymour,Nicholas P. Jewell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781119186861

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Causal Inference in Statistics by Judea Pearl,Madelyn Glymour,Nicholas P. Jewell Pdf

CAUSAL INFERENCE IN STATISTICS A Primer Causality is central to the understanding and use of data. Without an understanding of cause–effect relationships, we cannot use data to answer questions as basic as "Does this treatment harm or help patients?" But though hundreds of introductory texts are available on statistical methods of data analysis, until now, no beginner-level book has been written about the exploding arsenal of methods that can tease causal information from data. Causal Inference in Statistics fills that gap. Using simple examples and plain language, the book lays out how to define causal parameters; the assumptions necessary to estimate causal parameters in a variety of situations; how to express those assumptions mathematically; whether those assumptions have testable implications; how to predict the effects of interventions; and how to reason counterfactually. These are the foundational tools that any student of statistics needs to acquire in order to use statistical methods to answer causal questions of interest. This book is accessible to anyone with an interest in interpreting data, from undergraduates, professors, researchers, or to the interested layperson. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of fields, including medicine, public policy, and law; a brief introduction to probability and statistics is provided for the uninitiated; and each chapter comes with study questions to reinforce the readers understanding.

Author : Dana Mackenzie
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470348833

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The Big Splat, or How Our Moon Came to Be by Dana Mackenzie Pdf

The first popular book to explain the dramatic theory behind the Moon's genesis This lively science history relates one of the great recent breakthroughs in planetary astronomy-a successful theory of the birth of the Moon. Science journalist Dana Mackenzie traces the evolution of this theory, one little known outside the scientific community: a Mars-sized object collided with Earth some four billion years ago, and the remains of this colossal explosion-the Big Splat-came together to form the Moon. Beginning with notions of the Moon in ancient cosmologies, Mackenzie relates the fascinating history of lunar speculation, moving from Galileo and Kepler to George Darwin (son of Charles) and the Apollo astronauts, whose trips to the lunar surface helped solve one of the most enigmatic mysteries of the night sky: who hung the Moon? Dana Mackenzie (Santa Cruz, CA) is a freelance science journalist. His articles have appeared in such magazines as Science, Discover, American Scientist, The Sciences, and New Scientist.

Author : Scott Cunningham
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780300251685

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Causal Inference by Scott Cunningham Pdf

An accessible, contemporary introduction to the methods for determining cause and effect in the social sciences "Causation versus correlation has been the basis of arguments--economic and otherwise--since the beginning of time. Causal Inference: The Mixtape uses legit real-world examples that I found genuinely thought-provoking. It's rare that a book prompts readers to expand their outlook; this one did for me."--Marvin Young (Young MC) Causal inference encompasses the tools that allow social scientists to determine what causes what. In a messy world, causal inference is what helps establish the causes and effects of the actions being studied--for example, the impact (or lack thereof) of increases in the minimum wage on employment, the effects of early childhood education on incarceration later in life, or the influence on economic growth of introducing malaria nets in developing regions. Scott Cunningham introduces students and practitioners to the methods necessary to arrive at meaningful answers to the questions of causation, using a range of modeling techniques and coding instructions for both the R and the Stata programming languages.

Author : Crispin Boyer
Publisher : Why
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426331924

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National Geographic Kids Why Not? by Crispin Boyer Pdf

"Over 1,111 answers to everything"--Cover.

Author : Simon Sinek,David Mead,Peter Docker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101992982

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Find Your Why by Simon Sinek,David Mead,Peter Docker Pdf

Start With Why has led millions of readers to rethink everything they do – in their personal lives, their careers and their organizations. Now Find Your Why picks up where Start With Why left off. It shows you how to apply Simon Sinek’s powerful insights so that you can find more inspiration at work -- and in turn inspire those around you. I believe fulfillment is a right and not a privilege. We are all entitled to wake up in the morning inspired to go to work, feel safe when we’re there and return home fulfilled at the end of the day. Achieving that fulfillment starts with understanding exactly WHY we do what we do. As Start With Why has spread around the world, countless readers have asked me the same question: How can I apply Start With Why to my career, team, company or nonprofit? Along with two of my colleagues, Peter Docker and David Mead, I created this hands-on, step-by-step guide to help you find your WHY. With detailed exercises, illustrations, and action steps for every stage of the process, Find Your Why can help you address many important concerns, including: * What if my WHY sounds just like my competitor’s? * Can I have more than one WHY? * If my work doesn’t match my WHY, what should I do? * What if my team can’t agree on our WHY? Whether you've just started your first job, are leading a team, or are CEO of your own company, the exercises in this book will help guide you on a path to long-term success and fulfillment, for both you and your colleagues. Thank you for joining us as we work together to build a world in which more people start with WHY. Inspire on! -- Simon

Author : Sally Symes,Stephanie Drimmer,Britannica Group
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913750418

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Britannica First Big Book of Why by Sally Symes,Stephanie Drimmer,Britannica Group Pdf

Author : Arkady Leokum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Children's questions and answers
ISBN : 0760721653

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The Big Book of Tell Me how by Arkady Leokum Pdf

Author : The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher : Time For Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1683307577

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Big Book of WHY Activity Book (A TIME For Kids Book) by The Editors of TIME For Kids Pdf

Hours of fun await kids with this must-have activity book based on the bestseller, TIME for Kids Big Book of Why. Hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, mazes, trivia, crosswords, and funny fill-ins are just some of the engrossing activities readers will find in this full-color game book loaded with more than 300 photographs and illustrations. Like picture puzzles? Try finding an out-of-place cell phone in a famous Civil War photograph. Think you know about tornadoes? Figure out this word scramble and learn even more! Love word searches? There's one based on the theme of every chapter in the popular book TIME For KidsBig Book of Why. Whether kids are on a summer family road trip, on the plane to grandma's house, or settling into a bunk at sleepaway camp, the Big Book of Why Activity Book is the perfect companion. Featured topics include sports, animals, history, science, tech, and more! The dozens of different activities include hidden pictures, mazes, word search, trivia Q-and-A, funny fill-ins, dot-to-dot, crosswords, coloring pages, and pictograms.

Author : Martine Laffon,Hortense de Chabaneix
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0810959879

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The Book of Why by Martine Laffon,Hortense de Chabaneix Pdf

Provides illustrated answers to such questions as "Why do people cry?" "Why is the sky blue?" and "Why don't we all speak the same language?."

Author : Nicholas Montemarano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : FICTION
ISBN : 0316216089

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The Book of Why by Nicholas Montemarano Pdf

A story about a self-help author confronting life's ultimate question: can love survive anything? Even death? A novel about an unforgettable love, this book asks big questions about love with a surprise twist at its end.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015051610437

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The World Book Encyclopedia by Anonim Pdf

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Author : John McCollister
Publisher : Jonathan David Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0824604849

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The Christian Book of Why by John McCollister Pdf

A Lutheran minister concisely and straightforwardly answers more than five hundred questions relating to Christian belief and ritual. This is a must for pastors, students, teachers--anyone interested in understanding why Christians of all denominations live and worship as they do.