Statistics can often feel confusing and hard to learn. Many books focus too much on formulas, which makes the ideas harder to follow. But you do not need to be a math expert to understand data and results. A better way is to learn through simple examples that show how statistics work in real life. This book helps you understand results and make sense of the data.
- Understand how data is spread using basic probability.
- Link samples and populations using the central limit theorem.
- Use confidence intervals and hypothesis testing with data.
- Learn the basics of machine learning, including linear and logistic regression.
- Spot common mistakes in data analysis, misleading statistical results and biased conclusions.
Grokking Statistics is a friendly guide that makes statistics easy to learn. It explains ideas step by step in a simple way. It helps you understand how data is used to reduce uncertainty and make decisions.
After reading this book, you will be able to understand data and results in real situations. You will learn how predictions are made using data and probability. You will feel comfortable using statistics in your work or studies. This book is perfect for beginners who want to learn statistics from the start.
Table of Contents:
PART 1: DATA AND PROBABILITY
1 WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT STATISTICS
2 MEET YOUR DATA!
3 SO YOU'RE TELLING ME THERE'S A CHANCE!
4 THE GRAND EXHIBIT OF NORMALITY
PART 2: INFERENCE AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
5 SAMPLE SIZE SUPERPOWERS
6 COINCIDENCE? I THINK NOT!
7 NUMBER GO UP! (OR DOWN)
8 YES, NO, OR MAYBE SO?
9 CRIMES AGAINST DATA
10 THE STATISTICS SURVIVAL GUIDE
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: HOW DIFFERENT ARE DIFFERENCES
About the Author :
Thomas Nield is an instructor at the University of Southern California. He is an expert known for making hard ideas about data easy to understand. With real-world examples, he explains statistics in a way that is simple to follow. He turns confusing topics into clear lessons that help you understand statistics easily.
