The Theory That Would Not Die
How Bayes' Rule Cracked the Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, & Emerged Triumphant from Two Centuries of C
Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
The book chronicles the history and impact of Bayes' theorem, a foundational principle in probability and statistics, highlighting its controversial origins and its critical applications in various fields such as code-breaking during World War II and modern-day endeavors. It delves into the stories of the scientists and mathematicians who used and advanced Bayesian methods, despite initial skepticism, to solve complex problems and make significant discoveries.
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