100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics

100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand basic statistical concepts. <strong>100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics </strong>addresses the essential questions that students ask about statistics in a concise and accessible way.  It is perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to more comprehensive materials, or as a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>“The key strength of this book is the straightforward approach. I love the to-the-point question-and-answer format. . . . This book would be useful in both statistics and research methods courses . . . [and] in math tutoring labs. I love the tone the author uses, as it is not condescending. Students will be encouraged.”</span></p> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span>—Jamie Brown</span></strong><span>, <em>Mercer University </em></span><span>     </span></p> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>“The sequencing of the questions works very well—from the most basic to the more intimidating questions often asked by students in an intro class. . . . If Dr. Salkind is the author, I know it will be well-written, and both entertaining and easy to understand.”</span></p> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span>—Linda Martinez</span></strong><span>, <em>California State University, Long Beach</em></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>“Practical examples from all types of work: showing the steps to do each analysis and then the ways to use the results responsibly.”</span></p> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span>—Jennifer R. Salmon</span></strong><span>, <em>Eckerd College</em></span></p>