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Book Synopsis: This book was written with a dual purpose: first, the author was motivated to relieve his distress over the faulty conclusions drawn from the frequent misuse of relatively simple statistical tools such as percents, graphs, and averages. Second, his objective was to create a nontechnical book that would help people make better-informed decisions by increasing their ability to judge the quality of statistical evidence. This volume achieves both, serving as a supplemental text for students taking their first course in statistics, and as a self-help guide for anyone wishing to evaluate statistical evidence more judiciously.
The sequence of topics corresponds with that of many beginning textbooks in statistics, and the terminology and treatment of subjects are based on the assumption that readers have had little or no prior exposure to statistics or formal mathematics. The author examines the perils of statistical ignorance, some problems in basic measurement and definition, and the prevalence of meaningless statistics, far-fetched estimates, cheating charts, and accommodating averages. He explains common pitfalls of statistical thinking such as ignoring dispersion, inflating percentages, drawing improper comparisons, jumping to conclusions, and making errors of probability and induction. Playful in tone but scrupulously accurate in nature, this text is equally valuable in and out of the classroom.
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Are you tired of being misled by faulty statistical information? Look no further than Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking. This insightful book was specially written to help you make better-informed decisions by improving your ability to evaluate statistical evidence. Whether you're a student taking their first statistics course or someone looking to enhance their statistical knowledge, this book is your perfect companion. By addressing common pitfalls of statistical thinking such as improper comparisons and errors of probability, this book will equip you with the tools to navigate the world of statistics with confidence.
Don't let statistical ignorance hold you back! Flaws and Fallacies in Statistical Thinking tackles not only the perils of statistical ignorance, but also the prevalence of meaningless statistics and far-fetched estimates. With a playful yet accurate approach, this book ensures that you grasp the fundamental concepts without feeling overwhelmed. The author's expertise shines through as he explores the problems in basic measurement and definition, keeping in mind that readers may have minimal prior exposure to statistics or formal mathematics. This user-friendly approach makes learning statistics accessible to all.
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