Is it safer to fly or take the train? How dangerous is skydiving? And is eating that extra sausage going to kill you? We've all heard the statistics for risky activities, but what do they mean in the real world? In "The Norm Chronicles," journalist Michael Blastland and risk expert David Spiegelhalt[...]

Bayesian statistical methods have become widely used for data analysis and modelling in recent years, and the BUGS software has become the most popular software for Bayesian analysis worldwide. Authored by the team that originally developed this software, The BUGS Book provides a practical introduct[...]

Features Norm and his friends careful Prudence and reckless Kelvin, who turn to statistics to help him in life's endless series of choices - should I fly or take the train? Have a baby? Another drink? Or another sausage? This book tells the real story behind the statistics on risk, chance and choice[...]