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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Library Binding
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 215
ISBN: 1439587965
Dewey Decimal Number: 519.5
EAN: 9781439587966
ASIN: 1439587965
Publication Date: April 9, 2009
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 Statistics and Manga is Age Specific January 11, 2009
Mike Winslow (Redondo Beach, CA United States)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I feel that this is a good book for US students in about the 6th or 7th grade. I was interested because I know a lot of students learn from Manga books and it is the craze in Japan. I am an adult and I didn't find it very interesting for me; it was way too simplistic. I have not reviewed other Manga books. Again I feel this is a excellent book for a 6th grader to learn statistics. I would be interested in the level of the appropriate student in Japan?
 Concepts clearly explained in a fun way December 16, 2008
A. Arif
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is very good for introductory statistics. I am looking forward to the second part of this book. I wish it covered more topics. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants or needs to learn statistics. The story may probably apeal to teenagers, but the problems and explanations were very clear.
 Very enjoyable way to learn statistics December 14, 2008
Ryan Stille (Nebraska)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. I found it to be hilarious, even in places where it wasn't trying. The story is well integrated with the main subject, better than other educational comic books I've read.
The book starts out explaining the basics of statistics, including data types, averages, and standard deviation. Then it dives in to heavier topics such as standard score and probability density. The examples in the book really helped me understand the topics.
The first half of the book was easy reading, and I learned a lot. The second half was more difficult. I had to go over a few things twice and sometimes look to the internet for additional help. This could just be because I had no previous study in statistics at all.
The last part of the book covers relationships between values (correlation ratio) and hypothesis tests. I will also mention that I think the relationship between the high school student Rui and her much older tutor is sometimes inappropriate. There is some flirting between them, and at one point she is in her underwear with him.
I enjoyed the book and I am looking forward to the one on databases
Can You Learn Statistics from Cartoons? December 13, 2008
John Jacobson (Riverside CA USA)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
Can You Learn Statistics from Cartoons?
The short answer is yes. The is a deceptively simple introduction to statistics that is taught via manga, or Japanese cartoons. If you ride the subway in Tokyo, you'll see many riders reading manga for diversion on their way to and from work. They are serial stories presented in black and white cartoons.
The Manga Guide to Statistics uses a cartoon format to present elementary statistics. You might think that an apparently non-serious approach wouldn't work in introducing a complicated subject such as statistics, but think again. The basics are all here. Chapters are included on the subjects listed below
Categorical & Numerical Data defined
Numerical Data
Various descriptions, mean, median, standard deviation, estimation theory
Categorical Data
Cross tabulations
Standard Score, Deviation Score
Probability
Probability density function
Standard normal distribution
Chi square distribution
t distribution
F distribution
Use of computer spread sheets to do the math
Testing Variables
Correlation coefficient
Correlation ratio
Cramer's coefficient
Hypothesis Testing
Chi-Square test of independence
Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis
P-value and procedure for hypothesis tests
Tests of independence and tests of homogeneity
Again, use of computers to simplify the calculations
This is a good book for a general introduction to the theory and methodology of statistics. It is short on examples and problems to work on, but for certain readers, it may have value in helping them understand the available statistical tools. It is also short as well on explaining the strengths and weaknesses of statistics, For example, I don't believe you could use just the material in the book to critique the use of statistics in a medical article.
While it has the math, and a short description of the theory, it falls short in teaching the philosophy behind our understanding of statistics. If you don't believe that is important, take a look at the current financial landscape in the world. Many people blame the "greed" of Wall Street for our financial troubles, but a more basic cause is a misuse and lack of understanding about what one can actually learn from statistics. In short, in the real world, there is no such thing as a "normal" population, and the expression P=0 never happens. An admittedly longer and more complex book that should be on the short reading list of all who are interested in "understanding" statistics is The Cult of Statistical Significance: How the Standard Error Costs Us Jobs, Justice, and Lives by by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey and Steve Ziliak
But for an introduction, it may be very helpful to certain readers, particularly to those who may be visual learners.
Recommended with reservations.
Fun and Informative December 11, 2008
E. Peck (Orlando, FL)
I think that the packaging of statistics in the middle of a story about a young girl is quite clever and will make a nice bridge for anyone wanting to check out statistics.
It is still math and anyone who wants to really be able to use this book needs a solid grasp of algebra and some exposure to calculus wouldn't hurt in understanding some of the formulas.
I think the lack of teaching how to use automated tools is excellent and may make this a fun text for any math geek who's tired of sudoku and wants to take on a fun story with some great problems to work through.
There are not a ton of exercises for each chapter and this cannot be used as a stand alone statistics text but would make for a great introduction or complementary material.
The side story has decent artwork and is quite a bit of fun.
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