NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers
Feb 28, 2018 · 52m
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Daniel McCabeOverview
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? From the glitz of casinos and TV game shows to the life-and-death stakes of storm forecasts and the flaws of opinion polls that can swing an election, 'Prediction by the Numbers' explores stories of statistics in action. 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 predictions made by algorithms when we don't understand how they arrive at them? And how far ahead can we really forecast?
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What is NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers about?
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? From the…
When was NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers released?
NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers was released on February 28, 2018.
Where can I watch NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers?
NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers?
NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers runs 52 minutes.
Who directed NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers?
NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers was directed by Daniel McCabe.
Who is in the cast of NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers?
The cast of NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers includes Jay O. Sanders (Narrator (voice)).
Is NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers on Netflix?
No, NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.