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Statistics in Plain English, Third Edition

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I had been looking for a basic text in biostatistics which explained clearly the conceptual framework of the topic. I wanted the math to be a secondary component, and not the primary method of teaching. I bought 5 or so introductory texts in order to find this one. This is one of the best teaching texts I have ever used, period. But to stay on topic, I will only say this: if you want a great introductory text on statistics, and you want to understand what your computer is calculating for you, read every page of this book. The other good news, is that it is very well written, and you could finish the book in just a few sessions.

after reading this book you will understand the concept better that most graduate students in Statistics..it is very clear and not overwhelming with math formula just to say something. However this book should not be used by itself..you should use it with another textbook...

Desperate for a description of regression that was "in plain English" (see what I did there with that pun?), I picked this book up. Man... I wish I had this book for my first quarter of statistics course. You'll find all sorts of no nonsense descriptions of statistical methods. My favorite part of this book is how it refers you to previous chapters when it occasionally does drop technical language from statistics (in case you forgot). This feature makes the book an excellent reference material. I suggest you drop the extra money and get this book (along with the book your school requires you to buy with your statistics course). It will save you lots of headaches and time. It is well worth your money.

I work as a Data Analyst and deal with statistics on a daily basis. I am expected to know all the models and algorithms. Although statistical software does everything for me, figuring out the numbers the software chews out becomes the tricky part. I majored in Biotechnology and was alien to these statistics for the major part of my life. Long story short, I required a solid foundation guide that would help me get acclimatized to the concepts.

Lots of Google and Amazon searches later, I stumbled upon this book and took a blind leap of faith (metaphor for 20 bucks) after reading 4 reviews. And boy, am I a happy camper? This book is not a text book and makes no claims to be one. It acts either as an introduction into the world of statistics for a totally fresh person or as a quick review for someone who knows the stuff but needs a quick refresh. If you know what I am talking about, you'd understand that statistical concepts can get quite confusing.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to shed the initial fear of statistics. The language is lucid with explanation in as much plain english as possible. Numerous examples at the turn of every page ranging from everyday situations for quick grasping to the necessary complicated ones. It covers a lot, if not all of the basic stuff. Advanced topics are left out, and with good reason.

Deserves a 5 star! Happy number crunching!

PS: I got the kindle version. Formatting is fine with no discernible errors.

I got the book for my stats class because it's required. However, I feel like it's a very brief introductory book without much explanation when it comes to more complicated chapters. And you really don't have to get a new one.