Statistics without Mathematics
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This is a book about the ideas that drive statistics. It is an ideal primer for students who need an introduction to the concepts of statistics without the added confusion of technical jargon and mathematical language.
It introduces the intuitive thinking behind standard procedures, explores the process of informal reasoning, and uses conceptual frameworks to provide a foundation for students new to statistics. It showcases the expertise we have all developed from living in a data saturated society, increases our statistical literacy and gives us the tools needed to approach statistical mathematics with confidence.
Key topics include:
- Variability
- Standard Distributions
- Correlation
- Relationship
- Sampling
- Inference
An engaging, informal introduction this book sets out the conceptual tools required by anyone undertaking statistical procedures for the first time or for anyone needing a fresh perspective whilst studying the work of others.
Contents
Introduction: Before We Begin
Introduction: Before We Begin
Chapter 1: Picturing Variability
Chapter 1: Picturing Variability
Chapter 2: Interpreting Variability
Chapter 2: Interpreting Variability
Chapter 3: Three Standard Distributions
Chapter 3: Three Standard Distributions
Chapter 4: Summarising Variation
Chapter 4: Summarising Variation
Chapter 5: The Analysis of Variation
Chapter 5: The Analysis of Variation
Chapter 6: Covariation
Chapter 6: Covariation
Chapter 7: Sampling
Chapter 7: Sampling
Chapter 8: Introduction to the Ideas of Inference
Chapter 8: Introduction to the Ideas of Inference
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions and More on Inference
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions and More on Inference
Chapter 10: Inference about Averages
Chapter 10: Inference about Averages
Chapter 11: Binary Data
Chapter 11: Binary Data
Chapter 12: Goodness of fit
Chapter 12: Goodness of fit
Chapter 13: Unobserved Variables
Chapter 13: Unobserved Variables
Chapter 14: Retrospect
Chapter 14: Retrospect
Apendix
Apendix
Description
This is a book about the ideas that drive statistics. It is an ideal primer for students who need an introduction to the concepts of statistics without the added confusion of technical jargon and mathematical language.
It introduces the intuitive thinking behind standard procedures, explores the process of informal reasoning, and uses conceptual frameworks to provide a foundation for students new to statistics. It showcases the expertise we have all developed from living in a data saturated society, increases our statistical literacy and gives us the tools needed to approach statistical mathematics with confidence.
Key topics include:
- Variability
- Standard Distributions
- Correlation
- Relationship
- Sampling
- Inference
An engaging, informal introduction this book sets out the conceptual tools required by anyone undertaking statistical procedures for the first time or for anyone needing a fresh perspective whilst studying the work of others.
Contents
Introduction: Before We Begin
Introduction: Before We Begin
Chapter 1: Picturing Variability
Chapter 1: Picturing Variability
Chapter 2: Interpreting Variability
Chapter 2: Interpreting Variability
Chapter 3: Three Standard Distributions
Chapter 3: Three Standard Distributions
Chapter 4: Summarising Variation
Chapter 4: Summarising Variation
Chapter 5: The Analysis of Variation
Chapter 5: The Analysis of Variation
Chapter 6: Covariation
Chapter 6: Covariation
Chapter 7: Sampling
Chapter 7: Sampling
Chapter 8: Introduction to the Ideas of Inference
Chapter 8: Introduction to the Ideas of Inference
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions and More on Inference
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions and More on Inference
Chapter 10: Inference about Averages
Chapter 10: Inference about Averages
Chapter 11: Binary Data
Chapter 11: Binary Data
Chapter 12: Goodness of fit
Chapter 12: Goodness of fit
Chapter 13: Unobserved Variables
Chapter 13: Unobserved Variables
Chapter 14: Retrospect
Chapter 14: Retrospect
Apendix
Apendix
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October 2015 | 192 pages | Sage UK
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This is a book about the ideas that drive statistics. It is an ideal primer for students who need an introduction to the concepts of statistics without the added confusion of technical jargon and mathematical language.
It introduces the intuitive thinking behind standard procedures, explores the process of informal reasoning, and uses conceptual frameworks to provide a foundation for students new to statistics. It showcases the expertise we have all developed from living in a data saturated society, increases our statistical literacy and gives us the tools needed to approach statistical mathematics with confidence.
Key topics include:
- Variability
- Standard Distributions
- Correlation
- Relationship
- Sampling
- Inference
An engaging, informal introduction this book sets out the conceptual tools required by anyone undertaking statistical procedures for the first time or for anyone needing a fresh perspective whilst studying the work of others.
Table Of Contents:
- Introduction: Before We Begin
- Chapter 1: Picturing Variability
- Chapter 2: Interpreting Variability
- Chapter 3: Three Standard Distributions
- Chapter 4: Summarising Variation
- Chapter 5: The Analysis of Variation
- Chapter 6: Covariation
- Chapter 7: Sampling
- Chapter 8: Introduction to the Ideas of Inference
- Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions and More on Inference
- Chapter 10: Inference about Averages
- Chapter 11: Binary Data
- Chapter 12: Goodness of fit
- Chapter 13: Unobserved Variables
- Chapter 14: Retrospect
- Apendix