Statistics - Finding and Using

The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the best-known statistical reference in the country. As a comprehensive collection of statistics of the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, it is a snapshot of America and its people.

Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline. From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. For those who slept through Stats 101, this book is a lifesaver.

By analyzing real data, students are able to connect abstract concepts to the world at large.

This book represents the latest trend toward providing a conceptual understanding of statistics. Provides a good comprehensive introduction to the subject for liberal arts, education, and social science undergraduates and graduate students.

This book introduces statistical concepts in an easy-to-understand style through simple plain English, avoiding as much as possible the complexities of mathematics. Intended as a useful supplement for statistics, the book should benefit all those with statistics anxiety.

The Art of Statistics shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math.