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Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way

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O'Reilly learning platform Page Appendix C Answers to the Exercises; Chapter 16
Answer 2; 4th paragraph

0.082 divided by 0.382 does not equal 0.48

The next paragraph does correctly state that given the Bayes factor alone, vestibular schwannoma is a roughly four times better explanation than labyrinthitis.

The incorrect 0.48 value is carried forward in the explanation, resulting in a posterior odds that is less than zero.

Anonymous  Mar 24, 2025 
O'Reilly learning platform Page Page Appendix C Answers to the Exercises; Chapter 18 Answer 2
1st paragraph

Prior odds in paragraph is 1/19 but in expression is 9/19. The answer, BF=950, supports that the correct prior odds is 1/19.

 Anonymous  Mar 26, 2025 
O'Reilly learning platform Page Chapter 13, various sections
Throughout chapter 13

Chapter 13 uses an example whose beta value is 39,700, but throughout the chapter it is sometimes written as 397,000. Mathematically, it is clear that it should be 39,700 in all cases.

 Anonymous  Dec 29, 2025