The Art of Statistics
How to Learn from Data
David Spiegelhalter
Master the art of statistical thinking with this comprehensive guide. In today's age of big data, a basic understanding of statistics is crucial for separating facts from fiction. Renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter uses real-world examples to show readers how to derive knowledge from raw data, clarifying questions and assumptions along the way. Learn how statistics helped solve problems such as identifying the luckiest passenger on the Titanic and catch a notorious serial killer earlier. Enthusiastic and informative, The Art of Statistics is the definitive guide to stats that every modern person needs.
Publish Date
2019-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
2019-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.17
ISBN
9781541618510
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2019-07-25T20:33:06.000Z
@amoralelite @d_spiegel It's a great book. I thought it was like coming home because I've always tried to avoid calculation due to the dyspraxia and it was just "yes, that's how you think about it" – source