Naked Statistics

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Once considered tedious, statistics is evolving into a dynamic discipline, with real-world applications expanding rapidly. From detecting cheating in standardized tests to predicting Netflix movie preferences and understanding autism trends, statistics plays a crucial role in answering pressing questions. Best-selling author Charles Wheelan presents a compelling exploration of this field, making it accessible even for those who struggled with Stats 101. He simplifies complex concepts like inference, correlation, and regression analysis, highlighting how data can be manipulated or misrepresented. Wheelan showcases how innovative researchers leverage natural experiments to address challenging issues. His engaging style ensures that readers remain captivated, featuring intriguing examples such as Schlitz Beer marketers employing probability, an International Sausage Festival illustrating the central limit theorem, and a puzzling scenario from the game show Let’s Make a Deal. With wit and clarity, Wheelan breathes life into a discipline often seen as unglamorous, making it both enjoyable and enlightening. Readers will gain valuable insights while discovering the vibrant world of statistics.