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Conquering Statistics
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Conquering Statistics
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jefferson Weaver
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:248 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Probability and statistics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780738204956
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| Classifications | Dewey:519.5 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
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| Imprint |
Perseus Books
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| Publication Date |
1 September 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Take the first step toward a whole new world of statistical prowess with this delightful, easy-to-follow guide.. Writing specifically for the statistically scared, Jeff Weaver exposes the mathematics behind statistical analysis and shows how an understanding of probability, standard deviation, margins of error, and test groups can help in the reader's understanding of everything from the lottery to national polls to scientific data. With vivid and humorous examples, Conquering Statistics opens the world of statistics to the average reader as well as the student and offers an invaluable look at the science behind the statistics.
Author Biography
Jefferson Hane Weaver co-authored (with Lloyd Motz) the highly popular book Conquering Mathematics. He received his M.A., his M.Phil., and his Ph.D. at the Columbia Graduate School of the Arts and Sciences. He lives in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Shelley, and his four children.
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