Head First Statistics: A Brain-Friendly Guide
<div><p>Wouldn't it be great if there were a statistics book that made histograms, probability distributions, and chi square analysis more enjoyable than going to the dentist? <em>Head First Statistics</em> brings this typically dry subject to life, teaching you everything you want and need to know about statistics through engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking material, full of puzzles, stories, quizzes, visual aids, and real-world examples.<br/><br/>Whether you're a student, a professional, or just curious about statistical analysis, Head First's brain-friendly formula helps you get a firm grasp of statistics so you can understand key points and actually <em>use</em> them. Learn to present data visually with charts and plots; discover the difference between taking the average with mean, median, and mode, and why it's important; learn how to calculate probability and expectation; and much more.<br/><br/><em>Head First Statistics</em> is ideal for high school and college students taking statistics and satisfies the requirements for passing the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics Exam. With this book, you'll:<br/><br/></p><ul><li>Study the full range of topics covered in first-year statistics</li><li>Tackle tough statistical concepts using Head First's dynamic, visually rich format proven to stimulate learning and help you retain knowledge </li><li>Explore real-world scenarios, ranging from casino gambling to prescription drug testing, to bring statistical principles to life</li><li>Discover how to measure spread, calculate odds through probability, and understand the normal, binomial, geometric, and Poisson distributions</li><li>Conduct sampling, use correlation and regression, do hypothesis testing, perform chi square analysis, and more</li></ul><p>Before you know it, you'll not only have mastered statistics, you'll also see how they work in the real world. <em>Head First Statistics</em> will help you pass your statistics course, and give you a firm understanding of the subject so you can apply the knowledge throughout your life.</p></div>