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This book is written for anyone who needs or wants to know how statistics work. It assumes no expert knowledge, and teaches through words and diagrams rather than through figures, formulae and equations - providing the perfect approach for the non-mathematical reader. Written as a "tutorial in print", Derek Rowntree includes questions in his argument; readers can answer them as they go, enabling them to measure their performance and judge how far they have mastered the subject.
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Derek Rowntree has qualifications in Economics and Education as well as a higher doctorate awarded for his contribution to developing open and distance learning. He has worked in industry as well as in schools, colleges and universities in the UK and abroad. For some years, he has been Professor of Education Development at the Open University, where he takes particular interest in vocational education.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I've been struggling to get my head around the concepts underlying statistics and always started getting confused when weird equations get thrown in all over the place. This book has transformed in an afternoon my understanding of statistics and the way in which this major influence in large areas of study and life actually works.
If you struggle with statistics but need to know and understand the principles of how they work this book will really, really help.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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If you're not at ease with stats, this is the book for you. It takes you right from the very beginning, covering all the things you'd like to know but felt too self-conscious to ask about. Questions intersperse the text so that you can test yourself and make sure you've understood the material. The style is friendly and engaging without being patronising -you really get the impression that Rowntree genuinely wants you to develop a good understanding and love of statistics. It’s actually an enjoyable read!
Not for those wanting a book covering advanced statistics, but an excellent introduction for anyone intimidated by maths and a good refresher for those who haven't touched on the topic in years.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Not for those wanting a book covering advanced statistics, but an excellent introduction for anyone intimidated by maths and a good refresher for those who haven't touched on the topic in years.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I've now "done" stats as part of two separate undergraduate psychology courses and one post-graduate one. I read this book before I started and I still keep coming back to it.
It doesn't replace the texts that tell you how to carry out the calculations and apply them to a specific discipline, but it is excellent for explaining the fundamentals, and for reminding you what it is that you're trying to achieve.
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A must have if you're new to the concept of statistics
I've been looking for a book like this for some time. If you're in an advanced level in statistics then this book is not for you. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maggie
Saved me a lot of tears!
I had to study statistics as part of my degree, and I must admit, I never want to come across them again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Megs
great
this book was delivered extremely quickly and has been a great help to my studies in geogrpahy related stats. a good base to check back with. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Louise
Hits the ground running
I picked this up in a charity shop just as a little guide to help me get back up to speed with basic statistical concepts; although I do have some statistical knowledge, sometimes... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eoghan O'Neill
A good approach
..that works for me.
Deals with statistics in an approachable way but without sacrificing rigour.
Deals with statistics in an approachable way but without sacrificing rigour.
Published 20 months ago by Stephen
One of my favourite books
I don't know how many times I have read this book. It is absolutely wonderful, explaining statistics by focusing on models and concepts rather than drowning us in numbers and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by A reader
Just the book I needed
This book was recommended as a must-have for non-statisticians (and those like me who come over cold when faced with numbers of any sort). Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by D. Lawrence
Down to earth treatment
This book gives an excellent intoduction to statistics with the minimum of mathematical expertise. The basic statistical concepts are handled in a readily understandable way, and... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Perfect
Statistics simplified!
Statistics is one of those subjects that is incoperated into most Uni courses, and this book has simplified a subject that almost had me in tears. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by read4life
Useless
Do not get this book if you are doing a degree - no matter how good the title and reviews sound - not unless you know what the content is and it is actually what you want to know -... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Ms. Kl Goldsmith
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