{"product_id":"9781504046749","title":"Summary and Analysis of The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't: Based on the Book by Nate Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of \u003ci\u003eThe Signal and the Noise \u003c\/i\u003e tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Nate Silver’s book.\u003c\/b\u003e  Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of \u003ci\u003eThe Signal and the Noise\u003c\/i\u003e by Nate Silver includes:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter-by-chapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant quotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating trivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  About \u003ci\u003eT\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ehe Signal and the Noise\u003c\/i\u003e by Nate Silver:   Drawing on groundbreaking research, \u003ci\u003e The Signal and the Noise\u003c\/i\u003e , written by the founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight.com, examines how data has been used in prediction and forecasting, and how to find the true signals—the points that indicate that something will happen—amidst noisy and distracting data.   Addressing different fields of forecasting and predictions—from politics to earthquakes to poker—Silver explores the reasons why some things are easier to forecast, like the weather, while others are so difficult, such as terrorism.   From one of the country’s smartest thinkers. \u003ci\u003e The Signal and the Noise\u003c\/i\u003e provides vital insights into how to think about probability and predictions on the economy, climate change, sports, and other subjects that impact our lives.   The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.","brand":"Open Road Integrated Media LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034065551600,"sku":"9781504046749","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504046749_p0.jpg?v=1763711234","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504046749","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}