
This book consists of 42 anecdotes illustrating how statistical methods applied to data produce insight and solutions to the questions that the data were collected to answer. Real-life and sometimes artificial data are used to demonstrate the painless method and magic of statistics. Statistical jokes, puzzles and folktales are scattered throughout.
This book investigates how statistical methods can be applied to real-world data to generate actionable insights and solve complex analytical problems. Prof Steve Selvin, an experienced academic, utilizes a collection of 42 anecdotes to demystify statistical concepts. By blending practical applications with puzzles and humor, the text provides a framework for understanding the utility of statistics in everyday scenarios.
What You Will Find
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Readers frequently note the accessible and engaging nature of the prose, which avoids overly dense academic jargon. Experts highlight this as a useful supplementary text for students seeking to understand the practical application of statistical concepts through narrative examples.
Page Count:
211
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191872288
ISBN-13:
9780191872280
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