A Treasury of Elementary Statistical Tools and their Applications
The book features 42 anecdotes that showcase the application of statistical methods to real and artificial data, revealing insights and solutions to various questions. It highlights the ease and effectiveness of using statistics, enhanced by humorous elements such as jokes, puzzles, and folktales, making the subject approachable and engaging for readers.
This book consists of 42 anecdotes illustrating how statistical methods applied to data produce insight and solutions to the questions that the data were collected to answer. Real-life and sometimes artificial data are used to demonstrate the painless method and magic of statistics. Statistical jokes, puzzles and folktales are scattered throughout.
Focusing on the analysis and interpretation of epidemiological and medical survival data, this text is designed for readers with limited statistical knowledge. It offers clear explanations and practical insights, making complex concepts accessible for those new to the field.