Grokking Statistics: 9781633434769

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In the real world, most decisions involve uncertainty. Statistical analysis reduces uncertainty by interpreting data, from setting product demand forecasts to predicting customer behaviours. With Grokking Statistics, you’ll build a strong foundation in statistical analysis by working through engaging mini projects that put each skill you learn into practice immediately. Statistics can often feel confusing and hard to learn. Many books focus too much on formulas, which makes the ideas harder to follow. But you do not need to be a math expert to understand data and results. A better way is to learn through simple examples that show how statistics work in real life. This book helps you understand results and make sense of the data. Understand how data is spread using basic probability. Link samples and populations using the central limit theorem. Use confidence intervals and hypothesis testing with data. Learn the basics of machine learning, including linear and logistic regression. Spot common mistakes in data analysis, misleading statistical results and biased conclusions. Grokking Statistics is a friendly guide that makes statistics easy to learn. It explains ideas step by step in a simple way. It helps you understand how data is used to reduce uncertainty and make decisions. After reading this book, you will be able to understand data and results in real situations. You will learn how predictions are made using data and probability. You will feel comfortable using statistics in your work or studies. This book is perfect for beginners who want to learn statistics from the start.

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Pagina's: 350, Paperback, Manning Publications