Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

3/1/2019

link

https://openlibrary.org/books/OL27305987M

summary

Statistics can be a daunting subject, but in "Naked Statistics", Charles Wheelan breaks it down to its core and presents it to readers in an accessible and entertaining way. By stripping away the technical language and using relatable examples and real-world scenarios, Wheelan illustrates the importance of understanding statistical concepts in today's data-saturated world. You don't need an extensive background in mathematics or statistics to understand the concepts in this book. With humor and clarity, Wheelan explains the foundational concepts of statistics, how to spot flawed studies, and how to think critically about the numbers that surround us in our daily lives. By the end of this book, you'll be able to approach statistical analyses with newfound confidence and practical knowledge, ensuring that you can get the most accurate and meaningful information from the data at hand.

tags

data science ꞏ data analysis ꞏ nonfiction ꞏ business ꞏ mathematics ꞏ statistics ꞏ analytics ꞏ probability theory ꞏ descriptive statistics ꞏ inferential statistics ꞏ normal distribution ꞏ regression analysis ꞏ data visualization ꞏ graphs ꞏ charts ꞏ surveys ꞏ experiments ꞏ correlation ꞏ causation ꞏ standard deviation ꞏ quizzes