Visual Statistics
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Description:
Statistics can be seen by many as a difficult or intimidating subject. Yet, those same individuals that are intimidated by the subject often need to use statistics. This book serves to make sense out of seemingly complex concepts and to offer an easy, visual way to understanding and using statistics. This book is written in a clear, easy-to-read manner with the intention of making statistics simple. Through visual diagrams of the essential concepts used in statistical research, the book provides concise, short explanations designed to retain the readers' interest. The intelligent use of cartoons, figures, graphs, and charts make otherwise foreboding concepts easily understandable. Topics include correlation, regression, probability and measurements, amongst others. Statistics teachers, and anyone needing to use statistics in their work.