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An accessible introduction to constructing and interpreting Bayesian models of perceptual decision-making and action.
Many forms of perception and action can be mathematically modeled as probabilistic—or Bayesian—inference, a method used to draw conclusions from uncertain evidence. According to these models, the human mind behaves like a capable data scientist or crime scene investigator when dealing with noisy and ambiguous data. This textbook provides an approachable introduction to constructing and reasoning with probabilistic models of perceptual decision-making and action. Featuring extensive examples and illustrations, Bayesian Models of Perception and Action is the first textbook to teach this widely used computational framework to beginners.
- Introduces Bayesian models of perception and action, which are central to cognitive science and neuroscience
- Beginner-friendly pedagogy includes intuitive examples, daily life illustrations, and gradual progression of complex concepts
- Broad appeal for students across psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and mathematics
- Written by leaders in the field of computational approaches to mind and brain
Editions of Bayesian Models of Perception and Action
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780262047593
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262372824
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262372831
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An accessible introduction to constructing and interpreting Bayesian models of perceptual decision-making and action.
Many forms of perception and action can be mathematically modeled as probabilistic—or Bayesian—inference, a method used to draw conclusions from uncertain evidence. According to these models, the human mind behaves like a capable data scientist or crime scene investigator when dealing with noisy and ambiguous data. This textbook provides an approachable introduction to constructing and reasoning with probabilistic models of perceptual decision-making and action. Featuring extensive examples and illustrations, Bayesian Models of Perception and Action is the first textbook to teach this widely used computational framework to beginners.
- Introduces Bayesian models of perception and action, which are central to cognitive science and neuroscience
- Beginner-friendly pedagogy includes intuitive examples, daily life illustrations, and gradual progression of complex concepts
- Broad appeal for students across psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and mathematics
- Written by leaders in the field of computational approaches to mind and brain
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What is Bayesian Models of Perception and Action about?
An accessible introduction to constructing and interpreting Bayesian models of perceptual decision-making and action.
Many forms of perception and action can be mathematically modeled as probabilistic—or Bayesian—inference, a method used to draw conclusions from uncertain evidence. According to these models, the human mind behaves like a capable data scientist or crime scene investigator when dealing with noisy and ambiguous data. This textbook provides an approachable introduction to constructing and reasoning with probabilistic models of perceptual decision-making and action. Featuring extensive examples and illustrations, Bayesian Models of Perception and Action is the first textbook to teach this widely used computational framework to beginners.
- Introduces Bayesian models of perception and action, which are central to cognitive science and neuroscience
- Beginner-friendly pedagogy includes intuitive examples, daily life illustrations, and gradual progression of complex concepts
- Broad appeal for students across psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and mathematics
- Written by leaders in the field of computational approaches to mind and brain
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bayesian Models of Perception and Action?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints > Cognitivism, cognitive theory
Where can I read a sample of Bayesian Models of Perception and Action?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262047593
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bayesian Models of Perception and Action?
Daniel Goldreich, Konrad Paul Kording, Wei Ji Ma
Who is the Publisher of the book Bayesian Models of Perception and Action?
MIT Press
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Bayesian Models of Perception and Action is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780262047593) and ebook(ISBN 9780262372824) and ebook(ISBN 9780262372831)
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