Richard McElreath Statistical Rethinking Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.8 by 330 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Historical context of techniques
  • Excellent intuition for how techniques work
  • Includes R Bayesian Analysis library
  • Relevant for small data sets
  • Teaches a different way of thinking about data
  • Stands the test of time
  • Helps focus skills and put tools in perspective
  • Clear and useful advice

Cons from Reviews

  • Lots of errors
  • Typos and errors in second edition
  • Binding issues
  • Hyperlinks don't work

Notable Features

Bayesian Course
Examples in R and STAN
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