Learn how to calculate your chances with easy-to-understand explanations of probability Probability—the likelihood or chance of an event occurring—is an important branch of mathematics used in business and economics, finance, engineering, physics, and beyond. We see probability at work every day in areas such as weather forecasting, investing, and sports betting. Packed with real-life examples and mathematical problems with thorough explanations, Probability For Dummies helps students, professionals, and the everyday reader learn the basics. Topics include set theory, counting, permutations and combinations, random variables, conditional probability, joint distributions, conditional expectations, and probability modeling. Pass your probability class and play your cards right, with this accessible Dummies guide. Understand how probability impacts daily life Discover what counting rules are and how to use them Practice probability concepts with sample problems and explanations Get clear explanations of all the topics in your probability or statistics class Probability For Dummies is the perfect Dummies guide for college students, amateur and professional gamblers, investors, insurance professionals, and anyone preparing for the actuarial exam.
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Statistics II for Dummies
- 392pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Packed with fresh and practical examples appropriate for a range of students, Statistics II For Dummies picks up with data analysis where Statistics For Dummies left off. With 20 percent new content, readers can find new and updated examples, real-world applications and test-taking strategies for success.
Statistics Workbook For Dummies
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A friendly, hands-on guide to the dreaded field of statistics Competence in and understanding statistics is important to success in such fields as business and science, and is often a requirement for college students in a variety of programs.
Statistics for Dummies
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
In the numbers explosion all around us in our modern-day dealings, the buzzword is data, as in, "Do you have any data to support your claim?" "The data supported the original hypothesis that . . ." and "The data bear this out. . . ." But the field of statistics is not just about data. Statistics is the entire process involved in gathering evidence to answer questions about the world, in cases where that evidence happens to be numerical data. Statistics For Dummies is for everyone who wants to sort through and evaluate the incredible amount of statistical information that comes to them on a daily basis. (You know the stuff: charts, graphs, tables, as well as headlines that talk about the results of the latest poll, survey, experiment, or other scientific study.) This book arms you with the ability to decipher and make important decisions about statistical results, being ever aware of the ways in which people can mislead you with statistics. Get the inside scoop on number-crunching nuances, plus insight into how you canDetermine the odds Calculate a standard score Find the margin of error Recognize the impact of polls Establish criteria for a good survey Make informed decisions about experiments This down-to-earth reference is chock-full of real examples from real sources that are relevant to your everyday life: from the latest medical breakthroughs, crime studies, and population trends to surveys on Internet dating, cell phone use, and the worst cars of the millennium. Statistics For Dummies departs from traditional statistics texts, references, supplement books, and study guides in the following ways:Practical and intuitive explanations of statistical concepts, ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations. Clear and concise step-by-step procedures that intuitively explain how to work through statistics problems. Upfront and honest answers to your questions like, "What does this really mean?" and "When and how I will ever use this?" Chances are, Statistics For Dummies will be your No. 1 resource for discovering how numerical data figures into your corner of the universe.
Statistics essentials for dummies
- 178pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Statistics Essentials For Dummies not only provides students enrolled in Statistics I with an excellent high-level overview of key concepts, but it also serves as a reference or refresher for students in upper-level statistics courses. Free of review and ramp-up material, Statistics Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point, with content focused on key course topics only. It provides discrete explanations of essential concepts taught in a typical first semester college-level statistics course, from odds and error margins to confidence intervals and conclusions. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical statistics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts. The Essentials For Dummies SeriesDummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
Statistics Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Practice your way to a higher statistics score The adage that "practice makes perfect" is never truer than with math problems. Statistics Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice provides succinct content reviews for every topic, with plenty of examples and practice problems for each concept, in the book and online. Every lesson begins with a concept review, followed by a few example problems and plenty of practice problems. There's a step-by-step solution for every problem, with tips and tricks to help with comprehension and retention. New for this edition, free online practice quizzes for each chapter provide extra opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding. Get FREE access to chapter quizzes in an online test bank Work along with each chapter or use the test bank for final exam review Discover which statistical measures are most meaningful Scoring high in your Statistics class has never been easier!
Mathematik für Dummies
- 650pages
- 23 heures de lecture
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Statystyka dla bystrzaków. Wydanie II Dowiedz się, jak: zrozumieć koncepcje statystyczne, techniki, wzory i obliczenia interpretować diagramy i wykresy, określać prawdopodobieństwo oraz ustalać przedziały ufności weryfikować i analizować dane z eksperymentów i sondaży Prosty sposób na statystykę Czujesz się bezradny w obliczu statystyki? Bez obaw! Dzięki temu przystępnemu przewodnikowi dowiesz się, jak należy gromadzić i weryfikować dane oraz prezentować je na wykresach; rozszyfrowywać rozkłady; obliczać przedziały ufności i weryfikować hipotezy; analizować dane, wykorzystując korelację, regresję, tabele krzyżowe - i wiele więcej... Świat statystyki - naucz się weryfikować w kontekście ilościowym i jakościowym statystyki życia codziennego. Spoglądaj z szerokiej perspektywy - badaj dane z wykorzystaniem grafów i wykresów, opisuj je za pomocą średnich, median, wyników standardowych, percentyli i nie tylko. Wyniki mogą się różnić - poznaj powszechnie stosowane rozkłady statystyczne i dowiedz się, jak należy postępować ze zmiennymi losowymi, błędem standardowym, centralnym twierdzeniem granicznym. Szacuj z przekonaniem - wykorzystuj błąd standardowy, przedziały ufności i testy statystyczne do wyciągania wniosków dotyczących populacji. Wkrocz w sferę badań statystycznych i ich analiz - poznaj tajniki sondaży, eksperymentów, korelacji, regresji liniowej, tabel krzyżowych i niezależności. Otwórz tę książkę i znajdź: proste objaśnienia terminów statystycznych, informacje o zestawianiu i weryfikacji danych oraz o ich prezentacjach graficznych, wszystko, co chciałbyś wiedzieć o zmiennych losowych, rozkładach - dwumianowym, normalnym i t-Studenta, rozkładach z prób oraz o centralnym twierdzeniu granicznym, wskazówki dotyczące przeprowadzania, interpretowania oraz weryfikacji sondaży i eksperymentów, narzędzia analizy danych dla badań regresji, przedziałów ufności, testów statystycznych i tabel krzyżowych, mnóstwo przykładów i rysunków ilustrujących istotne koncepcje i metody.
Es gibt Qualen, verdammte Qualen und Statistik, so sehen es viele Studenten. Mit 'Weiterführende Statistik für Dummies' lernen Sie so leicht wie möglich. Deborah Rumsey zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Varianzanalysen und Chi-Quadrat-Test machen, wie Sie mit Regressionen arbeiten, ein Modell erstellen, Korrelationen bilden und vieles mehr. So lernen Sie die Methoden, die Sie brauchen und erhalten das Handwerkszeug, erfolgreich Ihre Statistikprüfungen zu bestehen.
