Statistics without tears : an introduction for non-mathematicians

By:

Rowntree, Derek

Publication details: UK : Penguin Books, 2018Description: vi, 199pISBN:

9780141987491

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

HA 29

Summary: THE CLASSIC GUIDE, NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED Why do we need Statistics? What do terms like 'dispersion', 'correlation', 'normal distribution' and 'significance' actually mean? How can I learn how to think statistically? This bestselling introduction is for anyone who wants to know how statistics works and the powerful ideas behind it. Teaching through words and diagrams instead of requiring you to do complex calculations, it assumes no expert knowledge and makes the subject accessible even to readers who consider themselves non-mathematical. This clear and informative 'tutorial in print' includes questions for you to respond to in the light of what you have read so far, ensuring your developing ability to think statistically.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	HA 29 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	19/10/2023	042303
Book	Sally Howell Library (Epsom) Shelves	HA 29 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		062827

THE CLASSIC GUIDE, NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED

Why do we need Statistics?
What do terms like 'dispersion', 'correlation', 'normal distribution' and 'significance' actually mean?
How can I learn how to think statistically?

This bestselling introduction is for anyone who wants to know how statistics works and the powerful ideas behind it. Teaching through words and diagrams instead of requiring you to do complex calculations, it assumes no expert knowledge and makes the subject accessible even to readers who consider themselves non-mathematical. This clear and informative 'tutorial in print' includes questions for you to respond to in the light of what you have read so far, ensuring your developing ability to think statistically.

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