Modern statistics is very different from the dry and dusty discipline of the popular imagination In its place is an exciting subject which uses deep theory and powerful software tools to shed light and enable understanding And it sheds this light on all aspects of our lives enabling astronomers to explore the origins of the universe archaeologists to investigate ancient civilisations governments to understand how to benefit and improve society and businesses to learn how best to provide goods and services Aimed at readers with no prior mathematical knowledge this Very Short Introduction explores and explains how statistics work and how we can decipher them ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable
Ficha técnica
Editorial: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199233564
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 144
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Fecha de lanzamiento: 23/10/2008
Año de edición: 2008
Especificaciones del producto
Opiniones sobre STATISTICS
¡Sólo por opinar entras en el sorteo mensual de tres tarjetas regalo valoradas en 20€*!