Seeing Through Statistic

by Jessica M. Utts

This third edition of Jessica Utts' popular book develops statistical literacy and critical thinking through real-world applications, with an emphasis on ideas, not calculations. This text focuses on the key concepts that educated citizens need to know about statistics. These ideas are introduced in interesting applied and real contexts, without using an abundance of technicalities and calculations that only serve to confuse students.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

584 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 1995

About the author

Jessica M. Utts is professor of statistics at University of California, Irvine, known particularly for her statistical evaluations of parapsychological claims. She serves on the executive board of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA).

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hated the subject matter, but the author makes it really easy to understand.