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The Tao of Statistics: A Path to Understanding (With No Math)

The Tao of Statistics: A Path to Understanding (With No Math)

by Dr . Dana K . Keller (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $22.39
Synopsis

The Tao of Statistics provides a new approach to statistics in plain English. Unlike other introductions to statistics, this text explains what statistics mean and how they are used, rather than how to calculate them. The book walks readers through basic concepts, as well as some of the most complex statistical models in use. Professionals and college students who want to be informed about statistics, but do not want to spend a lot of time learning to how compute them should not be without this volume.

Features and Benefits:

- Covers basic statistics in an accessible fashion without emphasizing computation

- Covers the field more broadly than any other text like it

- Is ideal for readers who do not consider themselves good at maths, have little interest in computing statistics, or just want to understand them

- Each concept is presented via impressions from a verse, an illustration, and about 230 words of text

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 168
 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: 21 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 1412913144
ISBN 13: 9781412913140

Media Reviews
This book represents a delightful new approach to some of the most complex statistical topics using no math...His book focuses on the value of understanding statistics, not merely performing calculations. -- D. J. Gougeon * CHOICE *
This makes a great companion to a stats class...If you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the results of those computations then this book has a lot to offer. -- TechBookReport * TechBookReport *
Keller discusses each concept in a manner that is refreshingly clear, sometimes wryly funny but always respectful. It is an engaging primer that encourages greater understanding of the ambiguities of statistics. So for the statistical novices among us, or those who haven't cracked open a statistics book since their undergraduate years, or even those who are well-versed in statistics but sometimes struggle with explaining them to non-statisticians, this little book offers and appealing tone, clear, and concise explanations, and many practical examples that might help to either grasp or convey a variety of statistical concepts. -- Marne Einarson * Editors' Book of the Month *
This is a terrific way to help the students understand the limitations of statistics, but also to understand what various concepts mean. I very much like the Zen/Buddhist approach in that it relieves anxiety and also encourages mindfulness and acceptance of the limitations of statistics and the importance of being consciously mindful of these limitations when using them and interpreting them, and reading what other people say about the world based on their own statistical analyses. -- Camille Z. Charles
I think approaching statistics from a pragmatic perspective of how/why used is a wonderful perspective that is often missing from graduate statistics courses.... I liked the book and appreciated the brevity of the chapters. I really liked the examples and felt they were important and relevant. -- Joan Engebretson
This book's strengths are its brevity and understandability. Stripping out the math not only helps relieve students' anxiety, it showcases the inherent beauty of the ideas behind statistical analyses. -- Erica Watson-Currie
Author Bio
Dana K. Keller, PhD, has explored Eastern philosophies for almost five decades, including a journey to China and Tibet. He embraces two very different worlds: the West's scientific approach to knowledge and the East's more intuitive and experiential approach. In The Tao of Statistics, he presents a way that the two worlds can mutually benefit. After supervising the research for over 100 doctoral dissertations, he joined the Delmarva Foundation as its chief statistician. During his seven years there, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named him as a national resource for the nation's managed care organizations for sampling and research methodology. His almost unique ability to explain statistical and methodological constructs in everyday language has resulted in his being frequently requested as a presenter and technical expert panel member. As president of Halcyon Research, Inc., he continues to bring his ability to explain statistical concepts simply to an ever-widening audience.