Statistics without Mathematics
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: November 12, 2015
Place of publication: London, UK
Format: Hardcover, Paperback
Number of pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9781473902459; 9781473902442
Description: This is a book about the ideas that drive statistics. It is an ideal primer for students who need an introduction to the concepts of statistics without the added confusion of technical jargon and mathematical language.

It introduces the intuitive thinking behind standard procedures, explores the process of informal reasoning, and uses conceptual frameworks to provide a foundation for students new to statistics. It showcases the expertise we have all developed from living in a data saturated society, increases our statistical literacy and gives us the tools needed to approach statistical mathematics with confidence.

Key topics include:

Variability
Standard Distributions
Correlation
Relationship
Sampling
Inference  
An engaging, informal introduction this book sets out the conceptual tools required by anyone undertaking statistical procedures for the first time or for anyone needing a fresh perspective whilst studying the work of others.
Notes: Bartholomew brings a wealth of experience to this book, explaining all of the most fundamental concepts in statistics with insight but without technicalities. This is an excellent read for the learner or the teacher, to establish or reinforce a proper understanding of what statistics is really all about. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: About the Author; title: Preface; title: Acknowledgements; title: Before We Begin - 1; title: Picturing Variability - 9; title: Interpreting Variability - 23; title: Three Standard Distributions - 35; title: Summarising Variation - 47; title: The Analysis of Variation - 55; title: Covariation - 69; title: Sampling - 81; title: Introduction To The Ideas of Inference - 89; title: Sampling Distributions And More On Inference - 97; title: Inference About Averages - 111; title: Binary Data - 123; title: Goodness of Fit - 135; title: Unobserved Variables - 147; title: Retrospect - 157; title: Appendix - 167; title: Index - 171