Statistical Literacy
eBook - ePub

Statistical Literacy

A Beginner′s Guide

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Statistical Literacy

A Beginner′s Guide

About this book

In an increasingly data-centric world, we all need to know how to read and interpret statistics. But where do we begin?

This book breaks statistical terms and concepts down in a clear, straightforward way. From understanding what data are telling you to exploring the value of good storytelling with numbers, it equips you with the information and skills you need to become statistically literate.

It also:

  • Dispels misconceptions about the nature of statistics to help you avoid common traps.
  • Helps you put your learning into practice with over 60 Tasks and Develop Your Skills activities.
  • Draws on real-world research to demonstrate the messiness of data – and show you a path through it.

Approachable and down to earth, this guide is aimed at undergraduates across the social sciences, psychology, business and beyond who want to engage confidently with quantitative methods or statistics. It forms a reassuring aid for anyone looking to understand the foundations of statistics before their course advances, or as a refresher on key content.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. About The Author
  7. Online Resources
  8. 1 Introduction
  9. 2 Building a Foundation
  10. 3 Polls and Surveys
  11. 4 Introduction to Categorising and Visualising Data
  12. 5 The Language of Statistics and Statistical Inference
  13. 6 An Introduction to Data Stories
  14. 7 Media Reports and Social Media Platforms
  15. 8 Experiments and Observational Methods in Research
  16. 9 How to Read Journals with Quantitative Data
  17. 10 Telling Stories with Descriptive Data, Tables, and Graphs
  18. 11 Common Misconceptions in Statistics and Statistical Literacy
  19. 12 Statistics Communicated Badly
  20. 13 The Power of Statistical Literacy and Statistical Reasoning
  21. Appendix Answers to chapter questions
  22. Glossary
  23. Index