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Statistics Simplified - For People Who Prefer Stories Over Numbers: Learn to Make Better Decisions. Become an Informed Consumer. Debunk Popular Misbeliefs.
Become a better decision-maker and more informed consumer using statistics stories.
Stories stimulate our brains to enhance retention and understanding by evoking emotions. They provide context, helping us grasp complex concepts through real-life examples and establish a connection with the information.
By transforming data into narratives, we recall and thus apply insights more effectively, enhancing our ability to make more informed decisions.
What sticks more?
Over 44 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt (as of 2023).
Or… Last year, four out of five graduates entered the job market with a debt larger than an average home’s down payment.
You don’t need a college-level class on statistical analysis to understand how statistics affect your life – and how you can make better personal choices if you get to the correct conclusions. This book takes a step-by-step approach to drive home the key takeaways, ensuring you never feel lost.
Challenge popular fears – based on the stories data tells.
Is it more likely to get bitten by a shark or die in a plane crash? What’s your guess? Find the answer in "Statistics Simplified."
Perfect for the Math-Averse.
You don’t need to crunch numbers to make statistics valuable. Learn the key takeaways from the most useful statistics stories and apply them in your everyday life to make better decisions.
This book is designed for those who aren’t "math people" but are down to learn the moral of a good story. Written in clear, jargon-free language with real-world examples, "Statistics Simplified" will help you grasp world-changing conclusions and apply them to your advantage.
Understand popular trends, make informed decisions, and predict outcomes.
Albert Rutherford is a bestselling author known for making complex topics accessible. Using studies, academic journals, and his own experience, Rutherford brings a wealth of knowledge and a knack for storytelling, making this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills using lessons from statistics.
Abby Gordon has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and graduate degrees from the University of Delaware and Bank Street College of Education. She has spoken at several math education conferences and written on various subjects, including a book on the history of the Horsham Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Uncommon ways to boost your decision-making with Use inferential statistics to predict your own future behavior.How your child can use descriptive statistics to convince you to get a new puppy.Probability and the story of an MIT group who beat the Casino.Make more accurate predictions – using a formula from genetics.Unlock the power of statistics stories and learn to make better decisions while enjoying your read.
Stories stimulate our brains to enhance retention and understanding by evoking emotions. They provide context, helping us grasp complex concepts through real-life examples and establish a connection with the information.
By transforming data into narratives, we recall and thus apply insights more effectively, enhancing our ability to make more informed decisions.
What sticks more?
Over 44 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt (as of 2023).
Or… Last year, four out of five graduates entered the job market with a debt larger than an average home’s down payment.
You don’t need a college-level class on statistical analysis to understand how statistics affect your life – and how you can make better personal choices if you get to the correct conclusions. This book takes a step-by-step approach to drive home the key takeaways, ensuring you never feel lost.
Challenge popular fears – based on the stories data tells.
Is it more likely to get bitten by a shark or die in a plane crash? What’s your guess? Find the answer in "Statistics Simplified."
Perfect for the Math-Averse.
You don’t need to crunch numbers to make statistics valuable. Learn the key takeaways from the most useful statistics stories and apply them in your everyday life to make better decisions.
This book is designed for those who aren’t "math people" but are down to learn the moral of a good story. Written in clear, jargon-free language with real-world examples, "Statistics Simplified" will help you grasp world-changing conclusions and apply them to your advantage.
Understand popular trends, make informed decisions, and predict outcomes.
Albert Rutherford is a bestselling author known for making complex topics accessible. Using studies, academic journals, and his own experience, Rutherford brings a wealth of knowledge and a knack for storytelling, making this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills using lessons from statistics.
Abby Gordon has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and graduate degrees from the University of Delaware and Bank Street College of Education. She has spoken at several math education conferences and written on various subjects, including a book on the history of the Horsham Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Uncommon ways to boost your decision-making with Use inferential statistics to predict your own future behavior.How your child can use descriptive statistics to convince you to get a new puppy.Probability and the story of an MIT group who beat the Casino.Make more accurate predictions – using a formula from genetics.Unlock the power of statistics stories and learn to make better decisions while enjoying your read.
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Published June 4, 2024
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July 14, 2024
"Statistics Simplified" by Albert Rutherford and Abby Gordon is a good pick for those new to statistics. The authors use clear, simple language and real-world examples, making it easy to follow.
A unique feature is how the book uses stories to explain concepts. This helps make complex ideas stick. For instance, the book talks about how adding milk to coffee can change the taste. This everyday example is used to illustrate how minor changes in variables can lead to different outcomes, a core idea in statistics. It ties into the history of statistical analysis and shows how noticing these differences can lead to important discoveries.
The book is well-researched and offers practical techniques. It’s perfect if you want to learn about statistics without getting bogged down by math. Overall, it's an engaging and informative read for beginners.
A unique feature is how the book uses stories to explain concepts. This helps make complex ideas stick. For instance, the book talks about how adding milk to coffee can change the taste. This everyday example is used to illustrate how minor changes in variables can lead to different outcomes, a core idea in statistics. It ties into the history of statistical analysis and shows how noticing these differences can lead to important discoveries.
The book is well-researched and offers practical techniques. It’s perfect if you want to learn about statistics without getting bogged down by math. Overall, it's an engaging and informative read for beginners.
November 22, 2024
Very basic - not “Advanced Thinking”.
This book appears to be for someone who knows absolutely nothing about statistics. If that is you, then you may find it useful. For anyone who knows even a little about statistics, the book has little to recommend it. I note that this is “Advanced Thinking Skills Book 6”, but there is nothing remotely “advanced” about the content of this book. On the positive side, it is a quick read, and is well-written. It just lacks content. I have given it 3 stars, because some people might find it useful.
This book appears to be for someone who knows absolutely nothing about statistics. If that is you, then you may find it useful. For anyone who knows even a little about statistics, the book has little to recommend it. I note that this is “Advanced Thinking Skills Book 6”, but there is nothing remotely “advanced” about the content of this book. On the positive side, it is a quick read, and is well-written. It just lacks content. I have given it 3 stars, because some people might find it useful.
June 17, 2024
title is misleading-no about statistics
Very little about statistics. Just a rehash of many common fears and phobias and the public’s misperception. Nothing about how statistics are calculated and then possibly manipulated to support a certain view. Understanding this process would have resulted in a much more interesting and useful book.
Very little about statistics. Just a rehash of many common fears and phobias and the public’s misperception. Nothing about how statistics are calculated and then possibly manipulated to support a certain view. Understanding this process would have resulted in a much more interesting and useful book.
June 7, 2024
Interesting explanation of basic statistics.
This book was well-written. The stories did a good job illustrating the statistical information. It was a quick read but I would be interested in reading more from this author. It looks like Rutherford has a number of short books out on similar topics.
This book was well-written. The stories did a good job illustrating the statistical information. It was a quick read but I would be interested in reading more from this author. It looks like Rutherford has a number of short books out on similar topics.
November 26, 2024
Fun little book! Got it finished in a day and it’s a good book imo. If your looking for a written out maths lecture its not that, but if you want to dabble in some stats and how it works irl then its a book i’d recommend!
December 19, 2024
Not great
Read it through in a matter of days. It’s a curiously uninteresting book on what could be quite an interesting topic.
Read it through in a matter of days. It’s a curiously uninteresting book on what could be quite an interesting topic.
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