{"product_id":"9789811927140","title":"MCMC from Scratch: A Practical Introduction to Markov Chain Monte Carlo","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMCMC from Scratch: A Practical Introduction to Markov Chain Monte Carlo\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHanada, Masanori; Matsuura, So\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook explains the fundamentals of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)  without assuming advanced knowledge of mathematics and programming. MCMC is  a powerful technique that can be used to integrate complicated functions or to handle  complicated probability distributions. MCMC is frequently used in diverse fields where  statistical methods are important – e.g. Bayesian statistics, quantum physics, machine  learning, computer science, computational biology, and mathematical economics. This  book aims to equip readers with a sound understanding of MCMC and enable them  to write simulation codes by themselves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe content consists of six chapters. Following Chap. 2, which introduces readers to the Monte Carlo algorithm and highlights the advantages of MCMC, Chap. 3 presents  the general aspects of MCMC. Chap. 4 illustrates the essence of MCMC through  the simple example of the Metropolis algorithm. In turn, Chap. 5explains the HMC  algorithm, Gibbs sampling algorithm and Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, discussing  their pros, cons and pitfalls. Lastly, Chap. 6 presents several applications of MCMC.  Including a wealth of examples and exercises with solutions, as well as sample codes  and further math topics in the Appendix, this book offers a valuable asset for students  and beginners in various fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2022-10-21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789811927140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-19-2715-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 194\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809910943884,"sku":"9789811927140","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789811927140.jpg?v=1776082909","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789811927140","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}