Birkitts Books presents ... Meaning from Data: Statistics Made Clear ISBN: 1598031465 Author: Michael Starbird Publisher: The Teaching Company Release Date: 2006-01-01 Seller Category: Science and Nature Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Excellent Sku: 240926007 Notes: Still in shrink-wrap, in like-new condition. Who was the greatest baseball hitter of all time? How likely is it that a poll is correct? Is it smart to buy last year's highest-performing stock? Which hospital has the best outcome for a given procedure? When is it a good idea to buy a product's extended warranty? These questions all involve the interpretation of statistics, as do a surprising number of other mysteries, including: Is the "hot hand" among sports players real? How can you tell if Shakespeare is the probable author of a newly discovered poem? What is a guilt-free way to get someone to admit to cheating? And, how does a tax assessor calculate the market value of a house?Meaning from Data: Statistics Made Clear is your introduction to a vitally important subject in today's data-driven society. In 24 half-hour lectures, you will explore the principles and methods that underlie the study of statistics. You have probably heard such terms as mean, median, percentile, quartile, statistically significant, and bell curve, and you may have a rough idea of what they mean. This course sharpens your understanding of these and scores of other statistical concepts and shows how, properly used, they can extract meaning from data. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!