{"product_id":"9781118856123","title":"Beyond Basic Statistics: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Data Analyst Should Know","description":"\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","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078309724400,"sku":"9781118856123","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118856123_p0.jpg?v=1769889557","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118856123","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}