| | |  | Green Lean | Home » » » » Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid of Statistics | | | | | | | Description: | | Even You Can Learn StatisticsA Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid Of Statistics One easy step at a time, this book will teach you the key statistical techniques you'll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or just about any other field. Each technique is introduced with a simple, jargon-free explanation, practical examples, and hands-on guidance for solving real problems with Excel or a TI-83/84 series calculator, including Plus models. Hate math? No sweat. You'll be amazed how little you need! For those who do have an interest in mathematics, optional "Equation Blackboard" sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts. David M. Levine is a much-honored innovator in statistics education. He is Professor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel, Basic Business Statistics, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions. Instructional designer David F. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of personal computers, and is a leader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He has co-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine. Here's just some of what you'll learn how to do... -
Use statistics in your everyday work or study -
Perform common statistical tasks using a Texas Instruments statistical calculator or Microsoft Excel -
Build and interpret statistical charts and tables -
"Test Yourself" at the end of each chapter to review the concepts and methods that you learned in the chapter -
Work with mean, median, mode, standard deviation, Z scores, skewness, and other descriptive statistics -
Use probability and probability distributions -
Work with sampling distributions and confidence intervals -
Test hypotheses and decision-making risks with Z, t, Chi-Square, ANOVA, and other techniques -
Perform regression analysis and modeling The easy, practical introduction to statistics–for everyone! Thought you couldn't learn statistics? Think again. You can–and you will! Complementary Web site Downloadable practice files at http://www.ftpress.com/youcanlearnstatistics | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| David M. Levine | | Paperback:
| 312 pages | | Publisher:
| FT Press | | Publication Date:
| September 24, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0131467573 | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 I Wish this Book Had Been Available When I Learned Statistics!Jun 27, 2005
By Donald Mitchell
"Jesus Loves You!"
Even You Can Learn Statistics is as user friendly as a book can possibly be on this subject.
If you cannot bear to look at an equation, you can avoid those with this book.
If you learn best by doing, the book is filled with instructions for how to do practice problems using either Excel or a TI 83 or 84 calculator.
If you like to test your understanding of material, each chapter comes with a quiz to help you see what you grasped and what you missed.
I was particularly impressed by the breadth of coverage in the book. Almost any statistical term you've heard of or could bump into is covered somewhere in the book.
And for those who like math, there are simple sections showing the equations involved. But these sections are optional for those who prefer to avoid math.
In addition, the authors clearly favor the idea of keeping it simple. I cannot imagine conveying these ideas in any simpler or more complete way than here.
The book is also a great value.
Even if your professor or boss insisted you buy a standard text on the subject, get this one to help you really learn to apply statistics. It can make a world of difference!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
More than 40 Years LateSep 23, 2005
By Craig L. Howe
"The Pointed Pundit"
Knowing how to apply and interpret statistics is more important than ever. This book teaches the basic concepts that lay the foundation for understanding the statistics commonly used in finance, quality control, marketing and science.
The authors employ a "concept-interpretation" approach to learning. For each important statistical concept, there is plain-language definition that uses no complicated mathematical terms. The interpretation fully explains the concept and its importance. It occasionally even goes so far as to explain the misconceptions and errors people make when they attempt to apply the concept.
The book even contains step-by-step instructions for using Microsoft Excel and TI-83/84 calculators to calculate the answers. For those who love exercises, a companion website provides downloadable practice files.
This is the book I needed more than 40 years ago when I took my first statistics course in high school. If you have struggled with attempting to conquer statistics, try this book. The authors have done a masterful job of simplifying what often seems to many as incomprehensible.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A sound, basic stats book.Aug 01, 2006
By H. Perera
This book is a good introduction to the topic and served me well when I needed a refresher on statistical concepts. Without rehashing comments made by other reviewers, the only shortfalls for me was that structural equation modeling and psychological society reporting guidelines for reporting anova, regression, etc was not covered. While some may consider these advanced concepts (beyond a book of basic stats), APA guidelines or at least generic reporting guidelines are explained in other books, some within a similar price range. It would have greatly extended the relevance of this book to psychology students, particularly at the undergraduate level. As it stands, I'd recommend it as more suitable for undergraduate students of business studies than the social sciences.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
So-soMay 19, 2010
By Kimberly Colley
This book tries to break down statistics into an understandable format, but I learn best by doing. While the book has sample problems for you to work out, the answers do not come with explanations, so if you didn't get it right the first time, you have no idea where you went wrong.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Even You Can Learn Statistics ReviewOct 17, 2007
By Lucy Ball
"Lucy"
This book was my bible throughout the first statistics online class I have ever had. It guided me through the most complex stat problems. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not ever had statistics before. It explains concepts in a clear, concise manner.
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