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Category: Book
Author: Dawn Griffiths
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Format: Illustrated
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 716
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8 x 1.4
ISBN: 0596527586
Dewey Decimal Number: 519
EAN: 9780596527587
ASIN: 0596527586
Publication Date: September 4, 2008
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Product Description
Wouldn't it be great if there were a statistics book that made histograms, probability distributions, and chi square analysis more enjoyable than going to the dentist? Head First Statistics brings this typically dry subject to life, teaching you everything you want and need to know about statistics through engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking material, full of puzzles, stories, quizzes, visual aids, and real-world examples.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or just curious about statistical analysis, Head First's brain-friendly formula helps you get a firm grasp of statistics so you can understand key points and actually use them. Learn to present data visually with charts and plots; discover the difference between taking the average with mean, median, and mode, and why it's important; learn how to calculate probability and expectation; and much more.
Head First Statistics is ideal for high school and college students taking statistics and satisfies the requirements for passing the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics Exam. With this book, you'll:
- Study the full range of topics covered in first-year statistics
- Tackle tough statistical concepts using Head First's dynamic, visually rich format proven to stimulate learning and help you retain knowledge
- Explore real-world scenarios, ranging from casino gambling to prescription drug testing, to bring statistical principles to life
- Discover how to measure spread, calculate odds through probability, and understand the normal, binomial, geometric, and Poisson distributions
- Conduct sampling, use correlation and regression, do hypothesis testing, perform chi square analysis, and more
Before you know it, you'll not only have mastered statistics, you'll also see how they work in the real world. Head First Statistics will help you pass your statistics course, and give you a firm understanding of the subject so you can apply the knowledge throughout your life.
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 Statistics can be fun!!!! January 5, 2009
Lets face it, statistics look boring,sound boring, feels boring and tastes boring (if it could be eaten), until this book came along. I have not completed reading it yet but I can say this book really does a good job making sense of what statistics are for. It is fun to read and very practical. The big errors that traditional statistics book authors make are that they only talk about definitions and numerical examples, so what?. Too much mathematical symbols and I get dizzy. Not in this book. This book provide real life examples of how to use statistics in the real world. The examples are pretty simple and easy to understand. I love this kind of book where it's main purpose is to teach and it's not an intellectual display of the author. Being intellectual and being practical most of the time don't match and the student suffers. This book is a definite keeper for my collection of outstanding books.
 Great idea, but has some major problems January 2, 2009
I was actually looking at statistics books for a relative who wanted to learn about statistics for his job.
While I have to commend the creators of this guide for an innovative approach, there are some major problems with the mathematics in the book. The worst example I can think of is that of Bayesian analysis (a very important concept, but a rather difficult one to understand). The example is confusingly presented, and, worse still, the method they give for solving the problem is simply wrong, and is actually solving a much simpler problem that does not even require this technique. Quite simply, I cannot understand how any person well-versed in statistics--let alone multiple people--could make errors of this magnitude; in the end, I couldn't justify spending the money for it.
A top pick for any collection seeking statistics references December 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those who want more in-depth understanding equivalent of a lively course, choose Dawn Griffiths' HEAD FIRST STATISTICS. It's a powerful teaching tool based on 'brain savvy' research on learning methods, and it covers interactive, real-world statistics applications using graphics, popular topics such as sports analysis, and more to reinforce statistics concepts. Students will find it a stimulating, easy way to learn what is usually a dry topic. A top pick for any collection seeking statistics references.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Simply Brilliant! November 9, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I find writing reviews of the Head First series of books difficult. Not because they are badly written, or because they do not cover the subject matter well. It is simply that they are so good. So let me set the tone by saying: I challenge anyone to find a better book for learning basic probability and statistics!
Head First Statistics was written by a mathematician for non-mathematicians. The author and editors have obviously put in a great deal of effort to create something out of the ordinary. This book is clearly a labour of love, as it is a low effort and fun way to learn probability and statistics!
I studied Mathematics at University, and statistics was something I had little contact with until a first year introduction to the subject. This clear and simple book will take you painlessly from having absolutely no knowledge of probability and statistics, to a level commensurate with university entrance. It stops short of deriving the central limit theorem from first principles, but it will make you aware of what it is and show you how it can be applied. I gained a clear understanding of concepts I had merely glossed over at university over 20 years ago.
This is an interesting and engaging book, written in the Head First series' hallmark style (tells you how, but also shows you why). Even if you have absolutely no knowledge of statistics, it will not be a barrier to gaining an in-depth understanding of basic statistics from this book. I really enjoyed reading this book. Highly Recommended.
I did find a few spelling mistakes, and another reviewer on Amazon pointed out that there were a few mistakes in the exercises (I must confess I didn't work through every single one!).
Disclosure: a copy of this book was supplied by O'Reilly. I did not let that influence this review.
A well made book that is interactive AND informative November 5, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying that I have used many student aiding books throughout my school year but I have never approached a book like this. I tend to stop reading a book if it is not interesting or just does not make sense. What I like about this book is that it teaches through the methods of interaction by putting you in a situation and having you solve problems that associate with the situation.
Also, I enjoy looking at the book illustrations because it allows me to focus on the situation and because some of them are amusing. I do not do well in statistics but thanks to this book, I actually understand the concepts and I can see the difference through my grades.
The only thing I could say about this book is that it would have been nice if the book included a bit more practice problems to practice with. But, overall I say that this is definitely a book worth buying if you are learning statistics.
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