Statistics Unplugged |  | Author: Sally Caldwell
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 248
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0495602183
Dewey Decimal Number: 519
EAN: 9780495602187
ASIN: 0495602183
Publication Date: August 3, 2009
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In a pleasing and conversational tone, Sally Caldwell uses this brief introductory book to invite the reader to join her on a rewarding journey into the often-feared territory of statistics. Rather than emphasizing equations at the expense of understanding, STATISTICS UNPLUGGED gives readers a clear presentation of the material they need to gain a solid grasp of what is involved in the process of statistical reasoning. While avoiding unnecessary jargon, this book uses the process of repetition and cross-referencing chapters to underscore the important concepts. As a result, the user is led, step-by-step, along the path of statistical reasoning.
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Good book for beginners January 24, 2004
Anand Manohar (Tampa, FL United States)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book is a very good work for beginners in Statistics. It gives a clear picture of the fundamentals and a good explanation for the formulas. Though this book doesnt have too much of math, it gives you a feel of what statistics is all about. I would recommend this book for people who are taking statistics for the first time or for people who have tough time following the math notations sometimes. The author does a good job by explaining all the concepts with examples. Well done.
Bravo! May 8, 2006
Doctor
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Well done, Professor Caldwell!
This is an excellent book. As a faculty member of a medical school, it is a challenge to explain the statistics we employ to our medical students in a clear and cogent manner. This book makes it appear so easy! I would highly recommend it to students taking statistics for the first time, to those needing a refresher, and to teachers in search of simple explanations of complex issues.
Great introductory textbook -- also great for review or supplement October 1, 2006
Zoey McWilliamson (Phoenix, AZ)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book does the best job of any book I've seen of introducing introductory statistical concepts. This book will give you the foundation upon which to build your statistical repertoire.
Caldwell breaks everything down into the simplest of explanations and then draws the pieces together into a cohesive conceptual framework. She even tells you when future concepts will rely on a concept in the current chapter, advising you when you need a deeper understanding in order to learn the next step. In this way, you know what is expected -- when to review and when to move forward.
I recommend this book as a supplement to a more comprehensive intro book. While other books give you more comprehensive details, this book gives you the conceptual framework which is required to truly excel at quantitative analysis. If you are struggling in statistics, have a need to truly excel, or need a review before moving on to more advanced statistics, this is the best book -- by far -- available today.
Easy Reading March 25, 2010
W. Turner (Minneapolis, Minnesota USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like many others, I dread statistics. This book makes it easy. The author uses conversational tone and guides you through the lessons effortlessly. The exercise at the end also helps consolidate what you have learned. Highly recommend this book!
So good, I bought two! April 22, 2010
Mavenator (Michigan)
My daughter took a college level statistics course, with this book assigned. Her major was in an unrelated field, but the statistics course was required. She needed quite a bit of help with the class, so I bought a second book for me at home. I recall statistics from college back in the 80's, but my book was nothing like this. Caldwell has done an EXCELLENT job describing complex topics. I'm a bit of a numbers geek, and I actually enjoyed reading this book. Moms and dads everywhere should buy a second copy for home, to help their far-off college kids. I was pleasantly surprised.
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