Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics (2nd Edition) |  | Authors: David M. Levine, David F. Stephan
Publisher: FT Press
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ISBN: 0137010591
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Publication Date: August 27, 2009
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The Completely Updated Guide for Everyone Who's Ever Been Afraid of Statistics! The easy, practical, up-to-date introduction to statistics--for everyone! Thought you couldn't learn statistics? You can--and you will! One easy step at a time, this fully updated book teaches you all the statistical techniques you'll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or anything else! Simple jargon-free explanations help you understand every technique. Practical examples and worked-out problems give you hands-on practice. Special sections present detailed instructions for developing statistical answers, using spreadsheet programs or any TI-83/TI-84 compatible calculator. This edition delivers new examples, more detailed problems and sample solutions, plus an all-new chapter on powerful multiple regression techniques. Hate math? No sweat. You'll be amazed at how little you need. Like math? Optional "Equation Blackboard" sections reveal the mathematical foundations of statistics right before your eyes! Here's Just Some of What You'll Learn How to Do.../ Construct and interpret statistical charts and tables with Excel or OpenOffice.org Calc 3 / Work with mean, median, mode, standard deviation, Z scores, skewness, and other descriptive statistics / Use probability and probability distributions / Work with sampling distributions and confidence intervals / Test hypotheses with Z, t, chi-square, ANOVA, and other techniques / Perform powerful regression analysis and modeling / Use multiple regression to develop models that contain several independent variables / Master specific statistical techniques for quality and Six Sigma programs About the Web Site Download practice files, templates, data sets, and sample spreadsheet models--including ready-to-use solutions for your own work! www.ftpress.com/youcanlearnstatistics2e
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 Still statistically challenged September 22, 2008
Denise Ogerly (Texas)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was hoping this book would be the MAGIC book to help me even understand the BASICS of statistics. It didn't! I must just be a mathmatically challenged individual that there is no hope for. My husband (who is very good with numbers) told me this was a good book. So, I guess if you are good with math, this book will help you. But, if you are like me there is no hope for you!!!
 Even You Can Learn Statistics Review October 17, 2007
Lucy Ball (Atlanta, Georgia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was my bible throughout the first statistics online class I have ever had. It guided me through the most complex stat problems. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not ever had statistics before. It explains concepts in a clear, concise manner.
 A sound, basic stats book. August 1, 2006
H. Perera (Australia)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is a good introduction to the topic and served me well when I needed a refresher on statistical concepts. Without rehashing comments made by other reviewers, the only shortfalls for me was that structural equation modeling and psychological society reporting guidelines for reporting anova, regression, etc was not covered. While some may consider these advanced concepts (beyond a book of basic stats), APA guidelines or at least generic reporting guidelines are explained in other books, some within a similar price range. It would have greatly extended the relevance of this book to psychology students, particularly at the undergraduate level. As it stands, I'd recommend it as more suitable for undergraduate students of business studies than the social sciences.
 More than 40 Years Late September 23, 2005
Craig L. Howe (Darien, CT United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Knowing how to apply and interpret statistics is more important than ever. This book teaches the basic concepts that lay the foundation for understanding the statistics commonly used in finance, quality control, marketing and science.
The authors employ a "concept-interpretation" approach to learning. For each important statistical concept, there is plain-language definition that uses no complicated mathematical terms. The interpretation fully explains the concept and its importance. It occasionally even goes so far as to explain the misconceptions and errors people make when they attempt to apply the concept.
The book even contains step-by-step instructions for using Microsoft Excel and TI-83/84 calculators to calculate the answers. For those who love exercises, a companion website provides downloadable practice files.
This is the book I needed more than 40 years ago when I took my first statistics course in high school. If you have struggled with attempting to conquer statistics, try this book. The authors have done a masterful job of simplifying what often seems to many as incomprehensible.
Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide For Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics. August 7, 2005
Robert Braid
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I am currently enrolled in a graduate level program in mathematics. This book was recommended for those of us who were nervous about taking a course in statistics. We used it, abd it worked out as an excellent resource.
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