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Item specifics
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- Book Title
- An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma
- Publication Date
- 2016-05-25
- ISBN
- 1446210456
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
1446210456
ISBN-13
9781446210451
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220695217
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
768 Pages
Publication Name
Adventure in Statistics : the Reality Enigma
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Subject
Probability & Statistics / General, Statistics
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
51.1 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2016-936610
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A unique, engaging experience. ... The narrative helps to build a context for introducing concepts and allows for the characters to explain the concepts through their successive parts. This is a must-have for those studying statistics." , A UNIQUE, ENGAGING EXPERIENCE...The narrative helps to build a context for introducing concepts and allows for the characters to explain the concepts through their successive parts. This is a must-have for those studying statistics., I have at last encountered a book that provides solid, innovative statistics instruction alongside lessons in coding. And it's fair to say that it does so like no other. Andy Field's An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma--an introductory statistics educational text embedded in a science fiction story with graphic-novel artwork--has caught my attention and kept it. If only I'd had this book back in grad school...As an experienced educator, Field has a good sense of where a student might get held up, and he makes sure to cover such topics repeatedly to emphasize certain points...the fictional story exists in service of the statistics instruction, as the narrative flow is driven by wherever the statistics lessons need to go next...it succeeds in making a normally dry read into one that is fun, emotive, and even suspenseful., Funny and engaging book, YOU CANNOT STOP READING it because you cannot wait to know what happens to Zach and Alice., "I have at last encountered a book that provides solid, innovative statistics instruction alongside lessons in coding. And it's fair to say that it does so like no other. Andy Field's An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma--an introductory statistics educational text embedded in a science fiction story with graphic-novel artwork--has caught my attention and kept it. If only I'd had this book back in grad school...As an experienced educator, Field has a good sense of where a student might get held up, and he makes sure to cover such topics repeatedly to emphasize certain points...the fictional story exists in service of the statistics instruction, as the narrative flow is driven by wherever the statistics lessons need to go next...it succeeds in making a normally dry read into one that is fun, emotive, and even suspenseful." - Katie L. Burke, American Scientist, I have at last encountered a book that provides solid, innovative statistics instruction alongside lessons in coding. And it's fair to say that it does so like no other.Andy Field's An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma--an introductory statistics educational text embedded in a science fiction story with graphic-novel artwork--has caught my attention and kept it. If only I'd had this book back in grad school...As an experienced educator, Field has a good sense of where a student might get held up, and he makes sure to cover such topics repeatedly to emphasize certain points...the fictional story exists in service of the statistics instruction, as the narrative flow is driven by wherever the statistics lessons need to go next...it succeeds in making a normally dry read into one that is fun, emotive, and even suspenseful., Its an excellent resource and successfully makes statistics more accessible [...] the story format encourages readers to persevere and to complete the course. It also gives readers quirky (and therefore memorable) analogies with which to visualize or conceptualise the statistical theories, I have at last encountered a book that provides solid, innovative statistics instruction alongside lessons in coding. And it's fair to say that it does so like no other. Andy Field's An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma--an introductory statistics educational text embedded in a science fiction story with graphic-novel artwork--has caught my attention and kept it. If only I'd had this book back in grad school...As an experienced educator, Field has a good sense of where a student might get held up, and he makes sure to cover such topics repeatedly to emphasize certain points...the fictional story exists in service of the statistics instruction, as the narrative flow is driven by wherever the statistics lessons need to go next...it succeeds in making a normally dry read into one that is fun, emotive, and even suspenseful., This book is EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS behind some of the more complex statistical procedures gone over in lectures., See what students are saying! "PERFECT FOR EVERYONE that finds stats difficult, pointless or boring, this book proves them wrong! The way the concepts are explained is so easy to grasp and it makes it even entertaining to learn! I wish I had discovered this sooner!", A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY STATISTICS STUDENT looking for a thorough understanding of statistical terminology and concepts. Students will come for the statistics and stay for the narrative., Perfect for everyone that finds stats difficult, pointless or boring, this book proves them wrong! The way the concepts are explained is so easy to grasp and it makes it even entertaining to learn!! I wish I had discovered this sooner!, "A must-have for any statistics student looking for a thorough understanding of statistical terminology and concepts. Students will come for the statistics and stay for the narrative."
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Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
519.5
Synopsis
Shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award 2017Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2016Shortlisted for the Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers Award for Innovation in Publishing 2016 An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma by best-selling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field offers a better way to learn statistics. It combines rock-solid statistics coverage with compelling visual story-telling to address the conceptual difficulties that students learning statistics for the first time often encounter in introductory courses - guiding students away from rote memorization and toward critical thinking and problem solving. Field masterfully weaves in a unique, action-packed story starring Zach, a character who thinks like a student, processing information, and the challenges of understanding it, in the same way a statistics novice would. Illustrated with stunning graphic novel-style art and featuring Socratic dialogue, the story captivates readers as it introduces them to concepts, eliminating potential statistics anxiety. The book assumes no previous statistics knowledge nor does it require the use of data analysis software. It covers the material you would expect for an introductory level statistics course that Field's other books (Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statisticsand Discovering Statistics Using R) only touch on, but with a contemporary twist, laying down strong foundations for understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. In doing so, it provides an unrivalled launch pad to further study, research, and inquisitiveness about the real world, equipping students with the skills to succeed in their chosen degree and which they can go on to apply in the workplace. The Story and Main Characters The Reality Revolution In the City of Elpis, in the year 2100, there has been a reality revolution. Prior to the revolution, Elpis citizens were unable to see their flaws and limitations, believing themselves talented and special. This led to a self-absorbed society in which hard work and the collective good were undervalued and eroded. To combat this, Professor Milton Greyinvented the reality prism, a hat that allowed its wearers to see themselves as they really were - flaws and all. Faced with the truth, Elpis citizens revolted and destroyed and banned all reality prisms. The Mysterious Disappearance Zachand Aliceare born soon after all the prisms have been destroyed. Zach, a musician who doesn't understand science, and Alice, a geneticist who is also a whiz at statistics, are in love. One night, after making a world-changing discovery, Alice suddenly disappears, leaving behind a song playing on a loop and a file with her research on it. Statistics to the Rescue! Sensing that she might be in danger, Zach follows the clues to find her, as he realizes that the key to discovering why Alice has vanished is in her research. Alas! He must learn statistics and apply what he learns in order to overcome a number of deadly challenges and find the love of his life. As Zach and his pocket watch, The Head, embark on their quest to find Alice, they meet Professor Milton Grey and Celia, battle zombies, cross a probability bridge, and encounter Jig:Saw, a mysterious corporation that might have something to do with Alice's disappearance..., An Adventure in Statistics has been shortlisted for the Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers Award for Innovation in Publishing 2016 Once again, bestselling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field hasn't just broken the traditional textbook mould with his new novel/textbook, he has forged the only statistics book on the market with a terrifying probability bridge, zombies and a talking cat Andy Field's unique approach gently introduces students across the social sciences to the importance and relevance of statistics in a stunningly illustrated format and style. By weaving in a compelling narrative, he takes students on an exciting journey through introductory level statistics overcoming potential anxiety around the subject and providing a vibrant alternative to the dullness of many typical offerings. The medium, the message and the rock-solid statistics coverage combine to raise the level of attainment of even the most Maths-phobic student. It assumes no previous knowledge, nor requires the use of data analysis software. It covers the material you would expect for an introductory level statistics module that his previous books (Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics and Discovering Statistics Using R) only touch on, but with a contemporary twist, laying down strong foundations for understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. In doing so, it provides an unrivalled launchpad to further study, research and inquisitiveness about the real world, equipping students with the skills to succeed in their chosen degree and which they can go on to apply in the workplace. Our Facebook page for lovers of Andy Field's books and statistics-phobes alike is a place for readers to share their experiences of Andy's texts and where we post news, free stuff, photos, videos, competitions and more. Join us at www.facebook.com/DiscoveringStatisticsWithAndyField, Once again, bestselling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field hasnt just broken the traditional textbook mould with his new novel/textbook, he has forged the only statistics book on the market with a terrifying probability bridge, zombies and a talking cat!
LC Classification Number
HA29
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