Statistics for Dummies

In the numbers explosion all around us in our modern-day dealings, the buzzword is data, as in, ?Do you have any data to support your claim?? ?The data supported the original hypothesis that . . .? and ?The data bear this out. . . .? But the field of statistics is not just about data. Statistics is the entire process involved in gathering evidence to?answer questions about the world, in cases where that evidence happens to be numerical data.

Statistics For Dummies 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

Determine the odds

Calculate a standard score

Find the margin of error

Recognize the impact of polls

Establish criteria for a good survey

Make informed decisions about experiments

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. Statistics For Dummies departs from traditional statistics texts, references, supplement books, and study guides in the following ways:

Practical and intuitive explanations of statistical concepts, ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations.

Clear and concise step-by-step procedures that intuitively explain how to work through statistics problems.

Upfront and honest answers to your questions like, ?What does this really mean?? and ?When and how I will ever use this??

Chances are, Statistics For Dummies will be your No. 1 resource for discovering how numerical data figures into your corner of the universe. more

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Posted: Aug-14-2009

Excellent Source

Very helpful explaining Statistical concepts. As a returning grad student, I found my subject text too general and complicated. "Statistics for Dummies" was an excellent second source. It is very well-written and easy to understand. I highly recommend this text for students and more importantly,...

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Posted: May-12-2009

I never thought I'd say this...

...but I enjoyed this book. It is a great overview and refresher of basic statistical concepts. The workbook probably would have been helpful, and I wish this had been published when I was in college. In any event, it was a great refresher, easy to understand, practical and very well-written. I...

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Posted: Apr-06-2009

Worth Purchasing

I bought this product to regain my knowledge of statistics. It has been 25 years since I took statistics in college. This book was perfect for me because it took me from the basics to some in depth concepts such as sampling, populations, standard deviation and margin of error. I highly...

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Posted: Feb-25-2009

Amazing Overview

This is a great overview of statistics that manages to be very accessible while covering the important areas in depth with some detail. I couldn't imagine a better primer on the topic and it is probably the best Dummies book I've come across. Five stars for sure...

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Posted: Nov-18-2008

Elementary Statistics for Dummies

This is a good overview of basic statistics. Amazon and the sender were both very helpful, and I received it quickly.

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Posted: Nov-11-2008

its OK, not a good second sourse for a stat class

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...

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Posted: Aug-11-2008

Excellent for reviewers and newbies

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...

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Posted: Jul-12-2008

Statistic for Dummies

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

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Posted: Apr-07-2008

No help with Statistics college course.

I'm usually a big fan of Dummies books. Chemistry for Dummies gave me a little edge when taking Chem 101 and 102. It helped a lot.I'm taking college statistics now and this book has been no help at all. Most of the time, whatever it is I'm working on isn't even in the index. Some other...

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Posted: Apr-01-2008

Excellent, worth every dime

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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