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Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics

Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics

by David M. Levine (Author), David F. Stephan (Author)

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Synopsis

Even You Can Learn StatisticsA Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid Of Statistics

One easy step at a time, this book will teach you the key statistical techniques you'll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or just about any other field. Each technique is introduced with a simple, jargon-free explanation, practical examples, and hands-on guidance for solving real problems with Excel or a TI-83/84 series calculator, including Plus models. Hate math? No sweat. You'll be amazed how little you need! For those who do have an interest in mathematics, optional Equation Blackboard sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts.

David M. Levine is a much-honored innovator in statistics education. He is Professor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel, Basic Business Statistics, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions.

Instructional designer David F. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of personal computers, and is a leader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He has co-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine.

Here's just some of what you'll learn how to do...

  • Use statistics in your everyday work or study

  • Perform common statistical tasks using a Texas Instruments statistical calculator or Microsoft Excel

  • Build and interpret statistical charts and tables

  • Test Yourself at the end of each chapter to review the concepts and methods that you learned in the chapter

  • Work with mean, median, mode, standard deviation, Z scores, skewness, and other descriptive statistics

  • Use probability and probability distributions

  • Work with sampling distributions and confidence intervals

  • Test hypotheses and decision-making risks with Z, t, Chi-Square, ANOVA, and other techniques

  • Perform regression analysis and modeling

The easy, practical introduction to statistics-for everyone!

Thought you couldn't learn statistics? Think again. You can-and you will!

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 312
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
Published: 14 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 0131467573
ISBN 13: 9780131467576
Book Overview:

Now, there's an easy-to-use guide that will help you use statistics in youreveryday work or study. Experienced educators David Levine and DavidStephan help you learn statistics using plain English and with a minimum ofmathematics, but with many examples and worked-out problems.You'll benefit from reading a plain language definition for each statisticalconcept that is followed by an interpretation section that explains theimportance of the concept and how you can apply the concept to solveproblems. You'll learn about the common misconceptions about statistics thatpeople make, allowing you to better use statistics in your own work.Reinforcing your learning, you'll review lists of real-life examples orapplications of a concept or, for more advanced concepts, read completesolutions to statistical problems that include actual calculator and spreadsheetresults and illustrate how you can apply the concept to your own problems.You'll also be able to 'test yourself' at the end of a chapter to review theconcepts and methods that you leaned in the chapter.Unlike competitive books, included are 'Calculator Keys' and 'SpreadsheetSolutions' sections that provide detailed instructions for solving real problemswith a Texas Instruments statistical calculator or Microsoft Excel. For thosewith an interest in mathematics, optional 'Equation Blackboard' sections reviewthe equations that provide the foundations for important concepts.


Author Bio

David M. Levine isone of the world's leading innovators in statistics education. He isProfessor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M.Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statisticsfor Managers using Microsoft Excel, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts andChampions. Instructional designer DavidF. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of technology, and is aleader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He hasco-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine.