{"product_id":"beyond-basic-statistics-tips-tricks-and-techniques-every-data-analyst-should-know-paperback","title":"Beyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristin H. Jarman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures basic statistical concepts as a tool for thinking critically, wading through large quantities of information, and answering practical, everyday questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging and inviting manner, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know \u003c\/i\u003epresents the more subjective side of statistics--the art of data analytics. Each chapter explores a different question using fun, common sense examples that illustrate the concepts, methods, and applications of statistical techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithout going into the specifics of theorems, propositions, or formulas, the book effectively demonstrates statistics as a useful problem-solving tool. In addition, the author demonstrates how statistics is a tool for thinking critically, wading through large volumes of information, and answering life's important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e also features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlentiful examples throughout aimed to strengthen readers' understanding of the statistical concepts and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA step-by-step approach to elementary statistical topics such as sampling, hypothesis tests, outlier detection, normality tests, robust statistics, and multiple regression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA case study in each chapter that illustrates the use of the presented techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights of well-known shortcomings that can lead to false conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to advanced techniques such as validation and bootstrapping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing examples that are engaging and non-application specific, the book appeals to a broad audience of students and professionals alike, specifically students of undergraduate statistics, managers, medical professionals, and anyone who has to make decisions based on raw data or compiled results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures basic statistical concepts as a tool for thinking critically, wading through large quantities of information, and answering practical, everyday questions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Written in an engaging and inviting manner, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e presents the more subjective side of statistics--the art of data analytics. Each chapter explores a different question using fun, common sense examples that illustrate the concepts, methods, and applications of statistical techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Without going into the specifics of theorems, propositions, or formulas, the book effectively demonstrates statistics as a useful problem-solving tool. In addition, the author demonstrates how statistics is a tool for thinking critically, wading through large volumes of information, and answering life's important questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know\u003c\/i\u003e also features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful examples throughout aimed to strengthen readers' understanding of the statistical concepts and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA step-by-step approach to elementary statistical topics such as sampling, hypothesis tests, outlier detection, normality tests, robust statistics, and multiple regression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA case study in each chapter that illustrates the use of the presented techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights of well-known shortcomings that can lead to false conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to advanced techniques such as validation and bootstrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Featuring examples that are engaging and non-application specific, the book appeals to a broad audience of students and professionals alike, specifically students of undergraduate statistics, managers, medical professionals, and anyone who has to make decisions based on raw data or compiled results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubscribe to our free Statistics eNewsletter at wiley.com\/enewsletters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin H. Jarman, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, where she applies basic and not-so-basic statistical analyses to her own set of research challenges. With over 20 years of experience, she has successfully presented results to those with little or no mathematical sophistication. Dr. Jarman is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Data Analysis: How to Answer Almost Any Question Using Basic Statistics, \u003c\/i\u003e also published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721382989887,"sku":"9781118856116","price":115.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3a3c4f220ac86b879d3af00d4f602095.webp?v=1765092174","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/beyond-basic-statistics-tips-tricks-and-techniques-every-data-analyst-should-know-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}