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Naked Statistics

Stripping the Dread from the Data

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The book explores the transformation of statistics from a mundane subject to an engaging and vital discipline, as highlighted by Hal Varian's description of it as "sexy." Through real-world applications, it addresses intriguing questions such as detecting cheating in schools, predicting movie preferences on Netflix, and understanding autism trends. Best-selling author Charles Wheelan demonstrates how the right data and statistical tools can illuminate complex issues, making statistics accessible and relevant to everyday life.

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Naked Statistics, Charles J. Wheelan

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2014
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Stripping the Dread from the Data
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English
Released
2014
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Paperback
Pages
304
ISBN13
9780393347777
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Naked
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The book explores the transformation of statistics from a mundane subject to an engaging and vital discipline, as highlighted by Hal Varian's description of it as "sexy." Through real-world applications, it addresses intriguing questions such as detecting cheating in schools, predicting movie preferences on Netflix, and understanding autism trends. Best-selling author Charles Wheelan demonstrates how the right data and statistical tools can illuminate complex issues, making statistics accessible and relevant to everyday life.