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Statistics for Dummies

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Author: Deborah Rumsey
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9

ISBN: 0764554239
Dewey Decimal Number: 519.5
UPC: 785555102606
EAN: 9780764554230
ASIN: 0764554239

Publication Date: August 25, 2003
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
In the numbers explosion all around us in our modern-day dealings, the buzzword is data, as in, #8220;Do you have any data to support your claim?#8221; #8220;The data supported the original hypothesis that . . .#8221; and #8220;The data bear this out. . . .#8221; But the field of statistics is not just about data. Statistics is the entire process involved in gathering evidence toanswer questions about the world, in cases where that evidence happens to be numerical data. p iStatistics For Dummies/i is for everyone who wants to sort through and evaluate the incredible amount of statistical information that comes to them on a daily basis. (You know the stuff: charts, graphs, tables, as well as headlines that talk about the results of the latest poll, survey, experiment, or other scientific study.) This book arms you with the ability to decipher and make important decisions about statistical results, being ever aware of the ways in which people can mislead you with statistics. Get the inside scoop on number-crunching nuances, plus insight into how you can liDetermine the odds liCalculate a standard score liFind the margin of error liRecognize the impact of polls liEstablish criteria for a good survey liMake informed decisions about experiments /ul p This down-to-earth reference is chock-full of real examples from real sources that are relevant to your everyday life: from the latest medical breakthroughs, crime studies, and population trends to surveys on Internet dating, cell phone use, and the worst cars of the millennium. iStatistics For Dummies/i departs from traditional statistics texts, references, supplement books, and study guides in the following ways: liPractical and intuitive explanations of statistical concepts, ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations. liClear and concise step-by-step procedures that intuitively explain how to work through statistics problems. liUpfront and honest answers to your questions like, #8220;What does this really mean?#8221; and #8220;When and how I will ever use this?#8221; /ul p Chances are, iStatistics For Dummies/i will be your No. 1 resource for discovering how numerical data figures into your corner of the universe.

Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Elementary Statistics for Dummies November 18, 2008
This is a good overview of basic statistics. Amazon and the sender were both very helpful, and I received it quickly.

3 out of 5 stars

its OK, not a good second sourse for a stat class November 11, 2008
I was a little disappointed in this book. I usually find the dummies books very helpful in bridging the gap, when I am having trouble understanding a subject. I am currently taking an elementary stat class and bought this to compliment my text. It was not very helpful. Does not explain any of the more complex concepts. This is more for people who want to understand the odds in Vegas.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent for reviewers and newbies August 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I did not find any use for my college statistics when I started working (at least for my function), but just recently, I had to relearn, what I've forgotten to keep pace with the demands of my job. This book is heavenly! Whether you're someone looking for a refresher course without having to pay huge sums to pick-up on stuff you know you've already learned or someone who wants the basics of statistics, this is the book for you.

1 out of 5 stars

Statistic for Dummies July 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Not very helpful for my beginning Stats (221) class I did not use it

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, worth every dime April 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Excellent book. In my opinion the author does a great job in taking a complex subject matter and breaking it down so that it could be understood. Well worth the expenditure and will recommend this book to my students.

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