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Saturday, 21 January 2012

How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics



Author: Darrell Huff
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Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Darrell Huff runs the gamut of every popularly used type of statistic, probes such things as the sample study, the tabulation method, the interview technique, or the way results are derived from the figures, and points up the countless number of dodges which are used to fool rather than to inform.How to Lie with Statistics review. /strong>

"There is terror in numbers," writes Darrell Huff in How to Lie with Statistics. And nowhere does this terror translate to blind acceptance of authority more than in the slippery world of averages, correlations, graphs, and trends. Huff sought to break through "the daze that follows the collision of statistics with the human mind" with this slim volume, first published in 1954. The book remains relevant as a wake-up call for people unaccustomed to examining the endless flow of numbers pouring from Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and everywhere else someone has an axe to grind, a point to prove, or a product to sellRead full reviews of How to Lie with Statistics.

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How to Lie With Statistics
A 1954 classic that continues to dispel false beliefs and inform the statistically naive. Author Darrell Huff's direct and witty style exposes how advertisers, government and the media mislead their audiences through the misuse of statistics.

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Amazon.com Review "There is terror in numbers," writes Darrell Huff in How to Lie with Statistics. And nowhere does this terror translate to blind acceptance of authority more than in the slippery world of averages, correlations, graphs, and trends. Huff sought to break through "the daze that follows the collision of statistics with the human mind" with this slim volume, first published in 1954. The book remains relevant as a wake-up call for people unaccustomed to examining the endless flow of numbers pouring from Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and everywhere else someone has an axe to grind, a



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"There is terror in numbers," writes Darrell Huff in How to Lie with Statistics. And nowhere does this terror translate to blind acceptance of authority more than in the slippery world of averages, correlations, graphs, and trends. Huff sought to break through "the daze that follows the collision of statistics with the human mind" with this slim volume, first published in 1954. The book remains relevant as a wake-up call for people unaccustomed to examining the endless flow of numbers pouring from Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and everywhere else someone has an axe to grind, a point to prove, or a product to sell. "The secret language of statistics, so appealing in a fact-minded culture, is employed to sensationalize, inflate, confuse, and oversimplify," warns Huff.

Although many of the examples used in the book are charmingly dated, the cautions are timeless. Statistics are rife with opportunities for misuse, from "gee-whiz graphs" that add nonexistent drama to trends, to "results" detached from their method and meaning, to statistics' ultimate bugaboo--faulty cause-and-effect reasoning. Huff's tone is tolerant and amused, but no-nonsense. Like a lecturing father, he expects you to learn something useful from the book, and start applying it every day. Never be a sucker again, he cries!

Even if you can't find a source of demonstrable bias, allow yourself some degree of skepticism about the results as long as there is a possibility of bias somewhere. There always is.

Read How to Lie with Statistics. Whether you encounter statistics at work, at school, or in advertising, you'll remember its simple lessons. Don't be terrorized by numbers, Huff implores. "The fact is that, despite its mathematical base, statistics is as much an art as it is a science." --Therese Littleton

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Thursday, 19 May 2011

Reliability Statistics Reviews

Reliability Statistics



Author: Robert A. Dovich
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Nonparametric statistics has probably become the leading methodology for researchers performing data analysis. It is nevertheless true that, whereas these methods have already proved highly effective in other applied areas of knowledge such as biostatistics or social sciences, nonparametric analyses in reliability currently form an interesting area of study that has not yet been fully explored.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011

Bayesian Statistics and Marketing

Bayesian Statistics and Marketing



Author: Peter E. Rossi
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley
Binding: Hardcover
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The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the use of Bayesian methods in marketing due, in part, to computational and modelling breakthroughs, making its implementation ideal for many marketing problems.Bayesian Statistics and Marketing review. Bayesian analyses can now be conducted over a wide range of marketing problems, from new product introduction to pricing, and with a wide variety of different data sources.

Bayesian Statistics and Marketing describes the basic advantages of the Bayesian approach, detailing the nature of the computational revolution. Examples contained include household and consumer panel data on product purchases and survey data, demand models based on micro-economic theory and random effect models used to pool data among respondents. The book also discusses the theory and practical use of MCMC methodsRead full reviews of Bayesian Statistics And Marketing ....

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"Bayesian Statistics and Marketing" provides a platform for researchers in marketing to analyse their data with state-of-the-art methods and develop new models of consumer behaviour. It provides a unified reference for cutting-edge marketing researchers, as well as an invaluable guide to this growing area for both graduate students and professors, alike.

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Bayesian analyses can now be conducted over a wide range of marketing problems, from new product introduction to pricing, and with a wide variety of different data sources.

Bayesian Statistics and Marketing describes the basic advantages of the Bayesian approach, detailing the nature of the computational revolution. Examples contained include household and consumer panel data on product purchases and survey data, demand models based on micro-economic theory and random effect models used to pool data among respondents. The book also discusses the theory and practical use of MCMC methods.

Written by the leading experts in the field, this unique book:

  • Presents a unified treatment of Bayesian methods in marketing, with common notation and algorithms for estimating the models.
  • Provides a self-contained introduction to Bayesian methods.
  • Includes case studies drawn from the authors’ recent research to illustrate how Bayesian methods can be extended to apply to many important marketing problems.
  • Is accompanied by an R package, bayesm, which implements all of the models and methods in the book and includes many datasets. In addition the book’s website hosts datasets and R code for the case studies.
Bayesian Statistics and Marketing provides a platform for researchers in marketing to analyse their data with state-of-the-art methods and develop new models of consumer behaviour. It provides a unified reference for cutting-edge marketing researchers, as well as an invaluable guide to this growing area for both graduate students and professors, alike.

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Friday, 7 May 2010

Teaching Statistics Reviews

Teaching Statistics



Author: Andrew Gelman
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Statistics is seen by students as difficult and boring, however, the authors of this book have eliminated that theory. Teaching Statistics: A Bag Of Tricks, brings together a complete set of examples, demonstrations and projects that not only will increase class participation but will help to eliminate any negative feelings toward the area of statistics.

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Sunday, 2 May 2010

Statistics for Management and Economics Reviews

Statistics for Management and Economics



Author: Gerald Keller
Edition: 9
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0538477490
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  • Emphasis on identification and interpretation provides students with practical skills they can apply to real problems they will face whether a course uses manual or computer calculations.
  • Students learn that statistics is a method of converting data into information. With a substantial number of data files and corresponding problems that ask students to interpret statistical results, students are provided ample opportunities to practice data analysis and decision making.
  • The optional use of the computer allows for larger and more realistic exercises and examples.
  • Using Excel 2010.

This worldwide best-selling business statistics book teaches readers how to apply statistics to real business problems through the author's unique three-step approach to problem solving.Statistics for Management and Economics review. Readers learn to IDENTIFY the right technique by focusing on the problem objective and data type. They then learn to COMPUTE the statistics either by hand, using Excel, or using MINITAB. Finally, they INTERPRET the results in the context of the problem. Keller's approach enhances user comprehension as well as practical skillsRead full reviews of Statistics for Management and Economics (with Online Content Printed Access Card).

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Readers learn to IDENTIFY the right technique by focusing on the problem objective and data type. They then learn to COMPUTE the statistics either by hand, using Excel, or using MINITAB. Finally, they INTERPRET the results in the context of the problem. Keller's approach enhances user comprehension as well as practical skills.

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Friday, 3 July 2009

Housing Statistics of the United States, 2012

Housing Statistics of the United States, 2012



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Housing Statistics is the most comprehensive source for current and historical statistics on households, housing, and housing finance.Housing Statistics of the United States, 2012 review. Numerous easy-to-use tables provide data on a wide range of housing topics, including: household and housing unit characteristics; prices, rents, and affordability; housing production and investment; home mortgage lending; and federal housing programs. The tables are accompanied by figures, introductory highlights for each part, and two appendixes that describe the data included in each table and the major housing data collection programs.

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  • In the second quarter of 2012, homeownership rates were observed at 65.5 percentRead full reviews of Housing Statistics Of The United States, 2012.

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    Housing Statistics is the most comprehensive source for current and historical statistics on households, housing, and housing finance. Numerous easy-to-use tables provide data on a wide range of housing topics, including: household and housing unit characteristics; prices, rents, and affordability; housing production and investment; home mortgage lending; and federal housing programs. The tables are accompanied by two appendices that describe the data included in each table and the major housing data collection programs.

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    Housing Statistics is the most comprehensive source for current and historical statistics on households, housing, and housing finance. Numerous easy-to-use tables provide data on a wide range of housing topics, including: household and housing unit characteristics; prices, rents, and affordability; housing production and investment; home mortgage lending; and federal housing programs. The tables are accompanied by two appendixes that describe the data included in each table and the major housing data collection programs.

    Business Statistics of the United States 2012: Patterns of Economic Change
    Business Statistics of the United States: Patterns of Economic Change is a comprehensive and practical collection of data that reflects the nation's economic performance since 1929. It provides over 80 years of annual data in regional, demographic, and industrial detail for key indicators such as: gross domestic product, personal income, spending, saving, employment, unemployment, the capital stock, and more. Business Statistics of the United States is the best place to find historical perspectives on the US economy. Of equal importance to the data are the introductory highlights, extensive no

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    Numerous easy-to-use tables provide data on a wide range of housing topics, including: household and housing unit characteristics; prices, rents, and affordability; housing production and investment; home mortgage lending; and federal housing programs. The tables are accompanied by figures, introductory highlights for each part, and two appendixes that describe the data included in each table and the major housing data collection programs.


    Some of the interesting facts found in Housing Statistics include:

    • In the second quarter of 2012, homeownership rates were observed at 65.5 percent., down from 67.2 percent in the second quarter of 2000 but greater than the 63.7 percent observed in the second quarter of 1990.

    • The median value of owner-occupied units in the United States was 9,000 in 2010. Among the states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, median prices ranged from ,100 in West Virginia to 5,400 in Hawaii.

    • According to the 2009 American Housing Survey, in all occupied units, a majority of householders spent between 5 and 29 percent of their monthly income on household expenses.








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Thursday, 30 April 2009

Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics, Revised

Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics, Revised



Author: David R. Anderson
Edition: 6
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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ISBN: 1111533849
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  • Comprehensive, Modern Coverage: Demonstrating the myriad uses of statistics in business and economics, the text's examples and exercises incorporate the most current data, recent studies, and reliable sources of statistical information available, such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Barron's, and others.
  • Unique Problem-Scenario Approach: Students discuss and develop their understanding of each statistical concept by applying techniques to exercises designed to generate a solution (or recommendation), and illustrate the value of statistics in business decision-making.
  • Real-World Problems and Application: Methods, Application, and Self-Test Exercises allow students to develop analytical skills by using formulas, making computations, applying chapter material to realistic situations, and evaluating their understanding of key concepts against solutions to exercises in a special appendix.
  • Effective Exercises and Examples: Abundant data from world-class sources like the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Barron's helps students master statistical methods and apply real data to common business problems, while extensive margin notes and comments highlight key points for simple, efficient review.
  • Useful Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution Table: This key graphic prepares students to use computer software in statistics by introducing normal distribution probabilities, and helping first-time users calculate normal probability and p-values for hypothesis testing.

Best-selling ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Revised, 6th Edition gives you a solid foundation in statistical methodologies with the author's signature problem-scenario approach and clear writing style.Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics, Revised review. Read full reviews of Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics, Revised (with Essential Textbook Resources Printed Access Card).

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"ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Revised, 6th Edition introduces sound statistical methodology to students with real-world examples, proven approaches, and hands-on exercises that build the foundation they need to analyze and solve business problems quantitatively. Complete with the author's signature problem-scenario approach and reader-friendly writing style, ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS has been streamlined to focus on core topics, and updated with new case problems, applications, and self-test exercises to help student's master key formulas and a

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"ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Revised, 6th Edition introduces sound statistical methodology to students with real-world examples, proven approaches, and hands-on exercises that build the foundation they need to analyze and solve business problems quantitatively. Complete with the author's signature problem-scenario approach and reader-friendly writing style, ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS has been streamlined to focus on core topics, and updated with new case problems, applications, and self-test exercises to help student's master key formulas and a

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Streamlined to focus on core topics, this edition includes new case problems, methods, applications, and self-test exercises to help you master key formulas and apply statistical methods to inform your business decision-making from a quantitative perspective.

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