NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers DVD 2018 PBS Forecasting Data Science

Description: This 2018 release from the long-running PBS/WGBH series "NOVA" studies the science of predictions. This disc is in very good condition and plays perfectly, with the following write-up on back: Predictions underlie nearly every aspect of our lives, from sports, politics, and medical decisions to the morning commute. With the explosion of digital technology, the Internet, and "big data," the science of forecasting is flourishing. But why do some predictions succeed spectacularly while others fail abysmally? And how can we find meaningful patterns amidst chaos and uncertainty? In a fascinating, fast-paced investigation, NOVA takes viewers from the glitz of casinos and TV game shows to the life-and- death stakes of storms and the uncertainties in opinion polls that can lead to surprising election results. Prediction by the Numbers explores compelling success stories of statistics in action: how baseball legend Billy Beane developed the recruiting techniques made famous by Moneyball to transform the fortunes of major league teams. Yet advances in machine learning and "big data" models that increasingly rule our lives are also posing big, disturbing questions. How much should we trust "black box" predictions made by computers when we don't understand how they arrive at them? And how far into the future can mathematics help us to see? Immediate payment accepted for Buy It Now listings; for Auction or Best Offer items please pay within three days of purchase. Note that we do not grade CD or DVD cases, as they can be easily replaced. Combined USPS shipping discount available for multiple disc purchases -- listed shipping price for first item, $1.25 for each additional item. (Use "Add to Cart" to apply discount automatically; contact us for shipping discount on large orders.) CLICK HERE to check out our store for other awfully limited audio/film/literature releases, including additional PBS DVDs and more!

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