Statistics

Author: David Freedman, Robert Pisani, Roger
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Publication Date: 1999-02-01
Features: "Statistics" is an outstanding textbook that guides people to think about statistical problems. It is the best introductory book on statistical thinking that we have seen so far. It introduces various techniques for solving statistical problems to people in clear everyday language and through various types of examples, demonstrating the crucial role that statistics plays in areas such as economics, education, genetics, medicine, physics, chemistry, environmental pollution, politics, social sciences, psychology, and more. Throughout the presentation, it relies almost entirely on simple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, avoiding the use of much mathematical language, which creates great convenience for people from all walks of life who are interested in accepting statistical thinking.