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Darrell Huff runs the gamut of every popularly used type of statistic, probes such things as the sample study, the tabulation method, the interview technique, or the way the results are derived from the figures, and points up the countless number of dodges which are used to fool rather than inform.Amazon.com Review
"There is terror in numbers," writes Darrell Huff in How to Lie withStatistics. And nowhere does this terror translate to blind acceptanceof authority more than in the slippery world of averages, correlations,graphs, and trends. Huff sought to break through "the daze that follows thecollision of statistics with the human mind" with this slim volume, firstpublished in 1954. The book remains relevant as a wake-up call for peopleunaccustomed to examining the endless flow of numbers pouring fromWall Street, Madison Avenue, and everywhere else someone has an axe togrind, a point to prove, or a product to sell. "The secret language ofstatistics, so appealing in a fact-minded culture, is employed tosensationalize, inflate, confuse, and oversimplify," warns Huff.

Although many of the examples used in the book are charmingly dated, thecautions are timeless. Statistics are rife with opportunities for misuse,from "gee-whiz graphs" that add nonexistent drama to trends, to "results"detached from their method and meaning, to statistics' ultimatebugaboo--faulty cause-and-effect reasoning. Huff's tone is tolerant andamused, but no-nonsense. Like a lecturing father, he expects you to learn something useful from the book, and start applying it every day.Never be a sucker again, he cries!

Even if you can't find a source of demonstrable bias,allow yourself some degree of skepticism about the results as long as thereis a possibility of bias somewhere. There always is.

Read How to Lie with Statistics. Whether you encounter statistics atwork, at school, or in advertising, you'll remember its simple lessons.Don't be terrorized by numbers, Huff implores. "The fact is that, despiteits mathematical base, statistics is as much an art as it is a science."--Therese Littleton ... Read more

Customer Reviews (114)

Brevity is the soul...
I got this book for a course in college back in the late 60's. I thought it was a great book then and I believe it is even more important today. We are bombarded with stats every day in every way. This little book helps cut through the lies and deceit that masquerade as fact today. Whether it's in a contracted poll or sifting through data supplied by the government, stats are used to lead us in one direction or another. Get this little gem and enjoy the old-fashioned graphics and the simple message. How to Lie With Statistics is a keeper. I lent my copy to a physician years ago and have regretted it ever since. He kept it and moved from the area. Argh.

Or...How to not get fooled by statistics.
I really enjoyed the book and I thought that the material was well presented and well researched. Darrell Huff seems to be exceedingly versed and extremely knowledgeable in statistics. Despite that, he does a great job at making the material easy to understand and follow without sounding condescending or delving into too much statistical jargon. The majority of material in the book deals with how statistics are sometimes used to deceive people and distort data for cynical purposes. Each chapter deals with a different method of how someone might mislead or fool others with statistics and with each method the author gives many examples and he thoroughly explains each one and how they are deceptive. Also, he uses some wonderful illustrations that demonstrate the different types of deceptive line and bar graphs. He uses these illustrations in order for the reader to better visualize exactly what he is trying to convey. The only downside to the book that I could think of, if you could even call it a downside, more like a drawback, is that it is rather outdated. A lot of his examples come from articles that were in some very highly regarded magazines at that time, and even now, such as Time, Harpers, Literary Digest, and Fortune. Even so, most of the examples are very old and difficult to completely put into perspective because they deal with things that are much different now then they were then. Nevertheless, the issues and subject matter presented in the book are still very relevant today as they were back then, seeing as some of the same deceptive statistics that are described in the book are still being used today, even among a few of the more reputable news media outlets on TV and in print. The last chapter is probably the most important because it gives the reader some worthy ammunition for recognizing and refuting questionable or suspicious statistical claims, i.e., the author goes back and tackles each topic in order to give the reader some tools to help spot and properly question statistics that are intentionally or inadvertently dubious. I highly recommend for everyone to read this book because it teaches an especially valuable lesson of why it is important to always be skeptical of statistical claims no matter where they come from.

Not mind blowing at all
Maybe I expected too much from this book. I thought this book could give me more insight into the dangers of statistical interpretations or the wrongful use of statistics. This book didn't help me at all with that. It's all very (very) basic stuff people should watch out for, when using statistics. Most of this I already knew. I think for anybody who has already red a book from Nicholas Taleb (or anything alike) this book will not present any new material.

To people completely new to statistics, this book might be helpfull, but to those who frequently use statistics for their jobs or in their free time, this book won't add any value. There are much better books on statistics out there.

Classic intro to Statistics
Love this little book.I recommend it to anyone starting to study statistics, or to arm themselves as a citizen or a consumer.Fun, easy to read and very important.I first read it as a supplement to my college statistics class over 35 years ago and have read it at least a couple times since.It's timeless.

How to lie with statistics
I have just finish reading this book and, in my opinion, I thought that it is a very simple and funny whey to learn statistic.
However, for people who intend to purchase something with more details about tests and analyses, I don't recommend this book.

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If you have ever looked for P-values by shopping at P mart, tried to watch the Bernoulli Trials on "People's Court," or think that the standard deviation is a criminal offense in six states, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Statistics to put you on the road to statistical literacy.

The Cartoon Guide to Statistics covers all the central ideas of modern statistics: the summary and display of data, probability in gambling and medicine, random variables, Bernoulli Trails, the Central Limit Theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence interval estimation, and much more--all explained in simple, clear, and yes, funny illustrations. Never again will you order the Poisson Distribution in a French restaurant! ... Read more

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Cartoon Guide to Statistics
I really am enjoying this book and it puts the humor factor into struggling through a Statistics class at a local university.I would recommend it for both the information and for the comic relief when Statistics gets just TOO stressful!
I have to say that service was excellent...I received the book in just a few days after ordering it and it was in excellent, brand new condition.

Serious yet not that practical
The content is of high quality and complex. This is not yet another statistics for dummies. If you have no background on statistics, you will be challenged reading this book. It doesn't water-down statistical concepts too much. It gives the conceptual (as opposed to totally quantitative view) of statistics in a cartoon format with plenty of well-thought out examples (both real life and hypothetical).

The downfall of this book, of course, is that it doesn't provide statistical practice problems and solutions. In my humble opinion, the best way to learn statistics, or any other quantitative subject, is through lot of practice and mental challenges. Although your conceptual understanding of statistics will be enhanced through this book, your actual applicable knowledge of statistics may still remain stagnant.

This might be a good first book or even a good review of statistics. But certainly, this book is not adequate for those who want to learn statistics for application to real data.

Still, this is immensely well contemplated book and I must congratulate the authors for creating a thought provoking statistics overview book without too many statistical equations and problems. I also enjoyed the cartoons and humor.

Very Helpful!!!!
I wish I had known about this book, the first time, I took Statistics. This book is helpful because it puts the formulas and problems in a more layman type explanation. My last instructor had a degree in mechanical enigineering & statistics; therefore, she taught the class as if everyone was on her level of knowledge with this crazy math!!! I love this book!! It is worth the money!!

Comforting Cartoon Therapy for the Statphobic
This book was listed as an optional textbook for an introductory statistics class, placing it on a shelf in the campus bookstore next to a book I needed to buy.My eye was attracted by the cartoon cover and, after a quick scan, I decided to buy it.It was worth it.

Larry Gonick and Woollcott Smith cover the same content as many introductory statistics books.The eleven core chapters cover basic statistical concepts, the nature of data, and the essentials of probability, random variables, distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, comparing samples, designing experiments and regression.It is a lot of material that flows quickly.The final chapter introduces "a biased sample" of advanced statistical techniques.A bibliography--reasonably up-to-date when the book was published--points the reader on to further learning about statistics.

The book's title gives the fun part away.The authors use the panel-by-panel presentation style and humorous asides of cartoons as their primary mode of presentation.This works surprisingly well.It makes readers--particularly those intimidated by statistics--comfortable and ready to just read the panels.An instructionally useful side effect is the repeated use of graphical rather than textual definitions of statistical concepts.The tongue-in-cheek humor reinforces the relaxing experience of reading cartoons and eases the learning experience.

I have never required this book as a text for a statistics class.But I have listed it as an optional text and I have loaned it to a student or two.It is good therapy for those afraid of their first statistics class.And it's a fun read for those who have already passed this hurdle.

The Cartoon Guide to Statistics
Great supplement for someone taking a statistics course. Makes some difficult concepts easier to understand. ... Read more

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One Diagnostic and five full-length Advanced Placement Practice Exams are presented in the manual with all questions answered and explained. Equally valuable to prospective test takers is the author?s 15-chapter topic review, covering virtually everything they will encounter on the actual exam. Topics for review are divided into four general themes: Exploratory Analysis, Planning a Study, Probability, and Statistical Inference. Additional multiple-choice and free-response questions with answers are presented at the end of all 15 chapters. Detailed appendices include exam-taking advice, an AP scoring guide, a guide to basic uses ofTI-83/TI-84 calculators, and more. This manual may be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM containing two additional full-length practice exams, giving students a total of eight practice exams. The free-response questions in all exams have been replaced in this new edition in order to bring practice tests completely up to date and accurately reflect the latest AP Statistics exams. ... Read more

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books for school
This is my first time buying on Amazon, and it was great. I can't believe how fast the book came, and it's in amazing condition. Thank you.(I hope my other 2 orders arrive the same way:)

Great supplement to Stats Textbook
I found this book great review for the topics covered on the AP exam. After going through the textbook chapter, i would usually read the Barrons to reinforce it.But I must admit that the Barrons summary of the topics are a little brief, and might be confusing if you do not know what they are talking about. I would not recommend solely reading Barrons, but rather reading your textbook (or possibly 5 Steps to a 5) to understand the topic first before going to Barrons. Barrons always adds more in depth explanations and key points that may have not been included in the textbook.

As for the practice questions, they are really well written. Though they seem hard, and are actually harder than the ones on the official exam, they prepare you well. If you can answer these questions, you are going to ace the real ones.

I would highly recommend this book (along with your textbook) to prepare for the exam.

AP Statistics
AP Statistics older version, but that is what the teacher wants, so it's perfect, good price and easy to order.

If you want your students to earn college credit for AP Statistics - use this book!
Dr. Martin Sternstein has outdone himself again.With each new edition, this fabulous review book includes more topics, better explanations, more practice problems based on recent AP exams, improved rubrics, and better technology.This review book is far and away the best on the market.Professor Sternstein is a true master teacher.I use this review book religiously both throughout the school year as well as at test prep time.My students have been running a 90% pass rate on the AP Statistics exam - which compares nicely to the national 60% pass rate.Use this book - you won't regret it.Teacher Tip:Use this book in conjunction with Dr. Sternsteins flashcards - the kids love them!

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the book came in a very timely manner andin very good condition. my son hasn't had to use it yet but intends to for his next multiple choice test. ... Read more

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“Your book is the best textbook I have ever read! It was so clear and concise and I loved the humor. I can't thank you enough for writing such a fantastic textbook.”
-Kathy Culp, Student

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Good deal, good service
I love the services Amazon.com offers. So far, I've counted on Amazon.com to direct me to the lowest prices and best service providers. Haven't been disappointed yet.

Excellent Book for beginners
This is an excellent book for the beginner statistic student.It is very well written and the author uses humor as much as possible.

Perfect
This book is exactly what I need for my Designing and Interpreting Education Research Class.

Great book
So far, this book has been very easy to read in terms of continuity. Flows well and keeps me focused. Worth buying for your stats class.

Good but only skims the surface
I used this book to supplement my college textbook. I found it useful because it explained concepts to me in a different way. The book is an easier read than a college textbook, however it hardly goes into any depth. Also, I learn best through examples. Textbooks go through a problem step by step, where as this book does not provide examples. It is more conceptual. However, the book is very easy to read and it very useful as a supplemental resource. ... Read more

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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 can

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This inexpensive paperback provides a brief, simple overview of statistics to help readers gain a better understanding of how statistics work and how to interpret them correctly. Each chapter describes a different statistical technique, ranging from basic concepts like central tendency and describing distributions to more advanced concepts such as t tests, regression, repeated measures ANOVA, and factor analysis. Each chapter begins with a short description of the statistic and when it should be used. This is followed by a more in-depth explanation of how the statistic works. Finally, each chapter ends with an example of the statistic in use, and a sample of how the results of analyses using the statistic might be written up for publication. A glossary of statistical terms and symbols is also included.

New features in the third edition include:

A new chapter on Factor and Reliability Analysis especially helpful to those who do and/or read survey research.

New "Writing it Up" sections demonstrate how to write about and interpret statistics seen in books and journals.

A website at http://www.psypress.com/statistics-in-plain-english with PowerPoint presentations, interactive problems (including an overview of the problem's solution for Instructors) with an IBM SPSS dataset for practice, videos of the author demonstrating how to calculate and interpret most of the statistics in the book, links to useful websites, and an author blog.

New section on understanding the distribution of data (ch. 1) to help readers understand how to use and interpret graphs.

Many more examples, tables, and charts to help students visualize key concepts.

Statistics in Plain English, 3rd Edition is an ideal supplement for statistics, research methods, and/or for courses that use statistics taught at the undergraduate or graduate level, or as a reference tool for anyone interested in refreshing their memory about key statistical concepts. The research examples are from psychology, education, and other social and behavioral sciences.

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Mistakes cause frustration
I find this book overrated for the following reasons

- There are numerous mistakes in formulas and calculations that lead to frustration (page 51, 72, ...). When you see something later that you do not understand, you are not sure if it is because the author didn't proof read his own document or because you are misunderstanding something. This leads to a lot of wasted time trying to understand something that turns out to be a mistake.
- In his attempts to explain "effect size" he uses an example in which "we probably would not actually want to calculate and effect size"
- He explains a lot how to do things but not much about why they are done that way.
- I found the sections on sampling distributions and standard errors poorly explained and have read other books that help you understand these concepts much quicker

Basically, for me, this books selling point was its title. I found it to be a waste of time and recommend starting with one of the many better books out there with the same idea.

Very accessible introduction.
I have not worked through the whole book yet, but the chapters that I have read are clear and very easy to understand. The glossary of terms at the end of each chapter is excellent. Definitions provided by my lecturer often make little sense to me, but in this book, it is truly in plain English. This book increases my confidence in my ability to work with statistics.

The Kindle edition obviously does not come with the CD, but I found that the CD is available for free download online (legally, from the publisher's website). The CD contains interactive problems and PowerPoint presentations of each chapter, so it is a good companion to the book.

*Update*

I passed my statistics course, thanks to this book.The Kindle edition contains several errors, clearly made during the electronic conversion process.For example, some characters weren't converted correctly, so that it becomes difficult to distinguish between + (addition) and ÷ (division) symbols.These types of errors mostly occur in the example equations.When they didn't make sense, I read the text again to figure out what the examples were supposed to look like.Despite such minor glitches, the book was very helpful, particularly so for being a searchable Kindle ebook.

Thank you, Mr. Urden!
As a grad student in psychology, a statistics and measurements course is mandatory. I was making myself a little crazy...ok...VERY crazy...trying to understand the language and the concepts. A friend recommended this book so I checked it out. Much to my delight, I was able to download it to my Kindle. I started reviewing the textbook, and OMG! I was THRILLED to discover that not only was the book writted in easy to understand language, I actually understood what the heck the author was talking about. Thank you, Mr. Urden. I am no longer one of the psychology grad students over the age of 30 who pulls out her hair when she hears the word "statistic." How's that for a population? :-)

Excellent choice
It is the best book I could have ever bought. I am feeling a lot more confident with statistics.

Getting the right book always matters, this is the right book
I sometimes wonder if I'm dumb or if books are poorly written.Well at least in statistics, I believe that it's the way textbooks are written.This book is extremely well-written.A few trivial typos here and there, but overall the guy has a knack for explaining the big picture.These days with computer-based stats packages, knowing how to calculate each value is great, but interpretation is what most of us will be doing.I feel much more confident about statistics after having read this book.

My critique is that it should have more thorough coverage b/c the guy is very good at teaching.Being a good teacher is much more important than being a genius.That's why these vaunted faculty are typically terrible teachers.You don't get a strangehold on genius and good teaching ability very often. ... Read more

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Not a numbers person? No problem!

This new edition is aimed at high school and college students who need to take statistics to fulfill a degree requirement and follows a standard statistics curriculum. Readers will find information on frequency distributions; mean, median, and mode; range, variance, and standard deviation; probability; and more.

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No problems
I had no problems with this order. It came in a timely manner and it was in great shape -- as promised.

Good primer for college-level statistics courses.
I've been good at math my whole life. Of all the math disciplines, however, statistics is the one that has taken me the longest to grasp. The many concepts and formulas are not stored in memory overnight, and can often seem discouraging. Hence, I strongly recommend reading The Complete Idiot's Guide to Statistics as either a primer, or as a supplement, to the statistics textbook for your class. For one thing, the price is much cheaper than a textbook. The informal writing style, laced with humorous personal examples by the author throughout the book, makes this introduction to statistics much more digestible than a college textbook. I spent five days reading this book from cover to cover, because I needed a crash course. I was able to do this because this book is concise compared to a college textbook.

Before you begin reading this book, make sure to download the errata page available on the book's website. After doing this, I still noticed several minor mistakes printing errors scattered throughout the book. However, I was able to pencil in the revisions myself. I just didn't feel like e-mailing them in to the author at the book's website.

Awesome Guide
Very imformative book.Well written and easy to understand.Explains the topics very well.

Best Stats book for the price
Though I do not think I am an idiot, this book came in handy when looking at and using stats.

Review of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Statistics, 2nd Edition
It is a very basic book, but the author is funny and so it is not too bad to read. ... Read more

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Mario Triola’s Elementary Statistics remains the market-leading introductory statistics textbook because it engages readers with an abundance of real data in the examples, applications, and exercises. Statistics is all around us in our daily lives, and Triola is dedicated to finding new real-world examples and data sets that make sense for today’s reader. The Eleventh Edition contains more than 2000 exercises, 87% of which are new, and 82% of which use real data. It also contains hundreds of examples, 86% of which are new and 94% of which use real data. By analyzing real data, students are able to connect abstract concepts to the world at large. As a result, they gain conceptual understanding and learn to think statistically, using the same methods that professional statisticians employ.

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Ok
Product came in a timely manner but I wasn't expecting all the 'used' stickers decorating it.

another overpriced textbook
This is a popular and required text for most Statistics courses.It's a decent read, and as textbooks go, it's pretty good.Although I had an older edition of this book, I was required to purchase the newer (and costlier) edition for my independent-study course, so that my text would correspond to the instructor's. While this was just a nuisance for me, the whole billion-dollar textbook racket is just that -- a racket.It is making a needless dent in parents' pocketbooks and down the line will probably result in spinal-column and back problems for the masses of students who have to lug around these needlessly hefty and expensive books.

As a h.s. science teacher, I've reviewed new editions of textbooks and compared them to the older editions.What I have found:Often, there is a tiny bit of new info in the newer texts, a few new problems, and a new "appearance".One major publisher took the older version,juggled around and renumbered the problems at the end of the chapter, switched a few sections from the main part of the text with sections in the Appendix, put on a different cover, reformatted some pics,... and voila' ... a new edition.It's always bigger and weighs more than the older edition, so the price is more.The old storyline that the pretty glossy pictures will engage the students is pure baloney!!

My old college chem book from the 70's (UMASS) sold for $10 new, $2.70 used.No glossy pics, but all the info was there and it's half the size and weight of current h.s. texts. A few years ago, a Japanese foreign exchange student showed me her h.s. chem book from Japan: All the topics were explained, plenty of practice probs, and the book was softcover about 6" x 9" and about 1/2" thick.

As I see some poor freshmen (esp. the girls) struggling to walk with these heavy books on their backs, I wonder --why are parents not outraged?

Statistics book
Did not care for this statistics book - felt I had to do online research to supplement it. Not clearly written and not all inclusive.

Easy to understand
This book is straightforward. The examples clearly demonstrate the concepts, formulas, and definitions. I'm using this book for self guided study in order to pass a statistics competency test. I feel confident after going through this text.

Perfect
The book arrived at the time I really needed it. Great condition. Everything as said in the description come thru. Will buy again. ... Read more

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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core statistical concepts -- from numerical measures, probability, and sampling to principles of testing, univariate inferential tests, and bivariate relationships -- and get the best possible grade.

At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase -- and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed. ... Read more

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Nice summary of statistics before taking on a course in the subject.
This book provides a nice summary of statistics, prior to engaging in actual coursework. After reading it and completing all of the practice problems, it serves as a handy reference to supplement your textbook and homework problems. Personally, I've re-read it several times, since the knowledge isn't retained overnight. Whenever I'm rusty on a particular topic, I'll re-read that chapter. While finishing the guide is a good place to begin a study of statistics, you need to continue on to other, more comprehensive sources next. After completing this book, I next read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Statistics, 2nd Edition, which took my understanding to the next level. Now my college textbook makes so much more sense to me, and is easier to digest. This CliffsQuickReview of Statistics is limited in scope, especially with more advanced topics. It does touch a bit on correlation, linear regression, and chi-square testing. However, it doesn't get into topics such as goodness of fit, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the F distribution.

Great seller, thank you!
I received the book in perfect condition and extremely promptly.An excellent transaction!Thank you!

Helps With College
I purchased this book as a refresher for a course I have to take towards my MBA degree.It is very easy to use and the concepts are explained in a way that makes it easy to understand.

Good quick review
Going back to school as an adult is sometimes a challenge. This one, just alike all the cliff note series, is great for a quick cold review of a subject that was studied quite a while ago.

Sadistics
This is a pretty good book to provide you with the basics of statistics. Overall, I hate this class. It's my least favorite I've ever taken in college. I needed this book in order to pass it. ... Read more

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Andy Field’s self-deprecating, vivacious but yet easy to understand writing style has won him many plaudits, and now an award from the British Psychological Society (2007), for his irreplaceable Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. The Third Edition is now even more accessible to the introductory student at the very beginning of their statistical journey. The textbook now uniquely walks students from very basic to advanced level concepts, all the while grounding knowledge though the use of SPSS.

Accompanied by an improved Companion Web site at www.sagepub.co.uk/field3e including animated “SPSS walk-throughs” of tests discussed in the textbook; assessment materials and datasets pertinent to lecturers/instructors in Business & Management and Health Sciences; and a suite of other materials for lecturers/instructors and students as per the 2^nd Edition. The original CD-Rom materials are now found on this Web site as well.

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Disstasfied
The company sent me the wrong item and wouldn't refund my money. Correspondence with the company ended after the 1st email. They responded to my first sent email but nothing followed. I mentioned that I've bought books from them in the past, so it doesn't seem like they really care about their customers but rather just their money. Sounds like a good deal, right?

Not recomended
I am a big fan of conversational writing style, but literally 20% or more of this book is simply the author trying to have a cute conversation.The book is written as if the audience was composed of nothing but children.Furthermore in the very first chapter the author mis defines the word 'theory'.A theory is not a guess, it is not an hypothesis. It is a model based on many facts.


Beyond that problem, an alarmingly large portion of this book is just the author rambling on with anecdotes he thinks are funny.All those anecdotes do is distract one from the statistics.I would think he could cull about 200 pages of needless drivel, and make a much more effective book.


I do not recomend this book at all.

Great shape wonderful resource
My book arrived in great shape and it was early. The book itself is beautifully written in terms of simplicity and great examples. Statistics is taught conceptually so that it is possible to see what you are learning and apply it rather than relying on rote memorization or disconnected mathematical formulas. Class mates suggested this book at the beginning of stats but I was doing fine with the standard text book. Regrettably I had little idea of how the statistics worked in a whole sphere. This book helped with that

Look no further--this book has it all!
Most stats and SPSS books are incomplete and/or difficult to understand, as if the authors are the keepers of this mysterious knowledge, and it can only be shared in the classroom.This book, however, has everything.The FULL explanation of every type of analysis, what all of the terms mean, step-by-step instructions in SPSS RE: how to run the analysis, with pictures of the windows in SPSS, plus pictures of every output box and a clear explanation of what's in the output.FINALLY!Plus, it's actually a pretty engaging read, with some humor and personal stories to keep your interest.For all that you get, it's an excellent value; high recommended!

Book as described
Everything is in order.Book was as described and here on time.Thank you. ... Read more

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The ideal supplement and study guide for students preparing for advanced statistics

Packed with fresh and practical examples appropriate for a range of degree-seeking students, Statistics II For Dummies helps any reader succeed in an upper-level statistics course. It picks up with data analysis where Statistics For Dummies left off, featuring new and updated examples, real-world applications, and test-taking strategies for success. This easy-to-understand guide covers such key topics as sorting and testing models, using regression to make predictions, performing variance analysis (ANOVA), drawing test conclusions with chi-squares, and making comparisons with the Rank Sum Test. ... Read more

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Great product review
The product was delivered on a timely basis and it arrived in excellent condition! Also, the product itself was great and extremely informative and educational;

You can teach on old dog new tricks
This was a useful tool for me as I am an older student and needed more input.

Fantastic book
Statistics 2 for Dummies is THE source for me to get the ideas and methods to make informed decisions for my business.The best part of this book is that Professor Rumsey actually uses plain, understandable English!I think that this book would be an asset for your business, or for your college-level coursework. ... Read more

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For algebra-based Introductory Statistics courses.

Offering the most accessible approach to statistics, with a strong visual/graphical emphasis, this book offers a vast number of examples on the premise that students learn best by "doing". The fourth edition features many updates and revisions that place increased emphasis on interpretation of results and critical thinking in addition to calculations.  This emphasis on "statistical literacy" is reflective of the GAISE recommendations.

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Never received the book
I have never received the purchase.I try and complain through customer service and I am on hold forever.I think you should screen your sellers better.I just got scammed out of 65.00 and I know I will never recover it.I will never use Amazon again

Pretty good stuff
The product arrived a few days later than expected but in good condition and as promised!

good buy
not the best layout for self teaching but works well in class. on time, good condition, happy student

Book Order
Gweedo8 was very easy to work with and a very honest dealer.We are very happy with the product and the service we received.Thank you!

Wow better than I expected by 1000
Book came in two days, perfect condition for a "Used" book, CD wasn't used and everything was there. All I could say was nice. I got my moneys worth even though I dropped the class. ... Read more

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Renowned for its clear prose and no-nonsenseemphasis on core concepts, Statistics coversfundamentals using real examples to illustratethe techniques.The Fourth Edition has beencarefully revised and updated to reflect current data. ... Read more

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Accessible and instructive
This is a great book for learning basic statistics and the scientific method without getting too bogged down in higher math. Don't be scared by the cover - much of the book is in prose - and highly readable prose at that. It provides very useful examples for understanding the basics of statistical models and experimental design. Definitely a great way to ease into an intimidating but important subject.

Excellent basic learning for statistics
The book is a classic. It is well written and explains basics of statistics very well -The language is very simple and the concepts explained are easy to grasp. I would recommend this book strongly for anyone interested in learning from scratch or as a refresher. You can use this book for self learning too.

Online Class
Using this book for an online course. Not the same edition as the teacher wanted, but good enough. Has all the same problems and information.

textbook use
brand new, fast shipping
contents are really good for students taking statistic class and economics

Best examples of any statistics textbook
When I initially looked at this textbook, I was disappointed that it has the least extensive number of statistical tests described. There is only a passing mention of Fisher's exact test, no logistic regression, etc. However the examples are by far the best I've seen in any textbook (even non statistics books) and they are very helpful in understanding statistical pitfalls. They make you think more than most advanced texts. The clarity of writing is superb. Since many statistical problems are due to the setup and reasoning of studies, rather than picking the wrong text, this textbook will go far to enable the reader to more critically understand the methodology of studies. ... Read more

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By far the best-selling introduction to statistics for users in the behavioral and social sciences, this book continues to offer straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples. The goal of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 8th Edition is to not only teach the methods of statistics, but also to convey the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life. Authors Frederick Gravetter and Larry Wallnau help users understand statistical procedures through a conceptual context that explains why the procedures were developed and when they should be used. Users have numerous opportunities to practice statistical techniques through Learning Checks, examples, step-by-step Demonstrations, and problems. ... Read more

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awesome book!
the book came in great condition with basically no markings in it.exactly what i needed for my psych methods class.i'm sure in anyone in a psych methods class or psych statistics would find it useful.

super fast!
I am so happy with my book!It came to my doorstep lickety split, and it is in great condition!For the price I paid, there are no markings, writings, or dog ears on it at all.I cant believe it!Thanks a bunch!

Can anyone fix the Typo's?
The book has some great examples and are easy to understand.My only problem is the typographical errors.They are way too numerous for the cost of the book.Somebody fire the editors and/or proofreaders that let these get by.They have taken a subject that many people are phobic about and struggle with and have made it more confusing by the mistakes that are in the book.Two errors in one problem...Somebody help me please!Professors, please pick a different book or at least read through the one you are selecting to make sure the editing was actually done!

HTML, XHTML, and XML
The book is full of information but lacks cohesion when you do the homework reviews and cases. There is a big difference in what is shown in the book and what is expected. I find that each chapter is lengthy and full of information and definitions. I would much rather know what the functions are than how each came about. I bet there are better books out there to learn to design web pages.

A Good Deal
The book is an excellent substitute for the hardcover; it was over 100 dollars cheaper! It is the International Student's Edition, but I have yet to find differences between my class assignments and the book. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (7)

very condensed
This book and the way it's advertised make it seem like an idiot's guide to Stats. However, it's not. It's actually pretty dense for that. It is a great supplement to a Stats class. It cuts through a lot of the nonsense and verbiage of many stats texts. I'd suggest using this to supplement the class (after lectures etc). It's also great to refresh yourself on basic stats and probability concepts once you've taken a course. I just wish it had more diagrams and pictures of the various distributions.

Good book!
I really love this book. The packaging is super nice.. There was no single damage to my book.. I just LOVE it

Riddled with Typos
I thought the material covered in this book was excellent and the examples are very good as well, but there was just one problem....riddled with typos.I noticed the first one on a Supplementary Problem in the the first chapter: the given answer was way off. Then in the 2nd chapter I noticed on another practice problem that there was an addition sign instead of an equal sign.Issues like this popped up for me through the FIRST 5 CHAPTERS!!!! If you are just learning some of this material it can be extremely frustrating because one symbol or number that is off may cause you to rack your brain for hours trying to figure out if it's the book or you that is wrong. Because most students blindly trust books this can cause a real hiccup in your studies.When I finally got fed up with the book I had to call McGraw Hill to see if they could exchange it for one without all the errors. Because I didn't purchase it directly from them (as most individual students purchase books from a store) they said there is nothing they could do for me except inform the editors.When I asked them if they accept any product liability on their part their response was: "If you buy food from one grocery store you can't return it at another". I urge you that if you are learning this material for the first time STAY AWAY FROM THIS BOOK.I gave this book 2 Stars because the content and explanations were pretty good, but the typos eventually became too much to overlook.

Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics is my life. I needed this book to just refresh my basic stats and this is it.

great deal
awesome price, came within a reasonable amount of time, came in good condition, no complaints whatsoever ... Read more

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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. This handy guide complements author Deborah Rumsey's Statistics For Dummies by presenting exercises and fully worked solutions that let students and professionals practice and sharpen their statistical skills and understanding of the subject. Offering a simple, straightforward examination of the process and products of statistical computation-as well as a wealth of tips and tricks-Statistics Workbook For Dummies is an invaluable resource for reinforcing the concepts and practice of statistics. ... Read more

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Statistics Workbook for Dummies
I have been out of school nearly 20 years, and these books bring back all what was locked away, great books for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge. Highly recomend buying the combo's though, Statistics For Dummies and also the workbook combos, its cheeper, and better studying.

Eliminate your dumminess
Workbook has offers easily understood exercises to reinforce your understanding of elementary statistics and statistical usage.

Statistics
Used this in a graduate Statistics course to help with ideas.Worked for me.

Statistic Workbook for Dummies
I am currently using both Statistics for Dummies and Statistics Workbook for Dummies. The books are step-by-step books for people who have no knowledge of statistics and learning the concepts of statistics.I am currently in a statistics online college class at the age of 45+, and I am finally comfortable learning statistics on my own. I am also using Algebra for Dummies; this book is also very good. I would recommend these books to any college student.

Good practice
I brought this because of the reviews it got but it did not help me in my class. Problems were too easy. None of it was covered in my class. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (41)

Timely Delivery
I was pleased with the amount of time it took to receive my book. It was also in pretty good condition. I was very pleased. Thanks!

Great Product, exactly as it said in the description
This product was great, it was exactly as described in the description. I prefer hardbound books over paperback, which was why I was buying it in the first place. The shipper was fast (about a week, I live on the West Coast) and I would do business with them again.

Have't used it yet...
Good quality and shipped fast. Other than that I have nothing to say as I have yet use it.

Used Statistics Book Ordered
The book with the CD was in great condition, and arrived in a timely manner. I was very pleased with my purchase.

Statistics
Ugh.Not a very helpful book for newcomers to statistics.This text was specified for an onilne course I was going to take, but I decided that unlike algebra, I was simply not going to be able to figure it out without being in a classroom.With a better book, perhaps, I could have done it. ... Read more

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This market-leading text from well-respected authors Anderson/Sweeney/Williams introduces sound statistical methodology within a strong applications setting. A wealth of real business examples, proven methods, and application exercises within STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Revised 10e clearly demonstrate how statistical results provide insights into business decisions and present solutions to contemporary business problems. Comprehensive coverage, trusted for its accuracy, allows you to select the topics best for your course, including coverage of the latest statistical and business software to manage statistical information. This edition's accessible approach is strengthened with the innovative new CengageNOW integrated online course management and learning system that saves you time while using personalized study plans to ensure student understanding. ... Read more

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Lied about attached CD-rom
the book I purchased was suppose to have an attached CD-rom specified in the description

"1 of Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM)"

they however sent me one without one

im very discouraged

the shipping was however pretty fast, although I made sure to order this book from within the state of florida, where i live.

eventually They did actually send me what i had purchased

so i have changed my rating to 4 star

they gave me what i bought from them
thank you

Thanks for your fast shippment
Thanks for your fast shippment~
It is arrived at my place so fast than my expectation.

Exceeded Expectations
I live in Arizona and placed an order with this person who lives in Missouri. I had the package at my home within three days of clicking the purchase button!!!

Excellent service and the book is in great condition as was stated on Amazon.

Thank you very much.

Very difficult to comprehend
I've noticed that the majority of reviews of this textbook only address issues related to shipment and the condition of the book upon arrival.But what about content?It's awful.Really.Who wants a math book that reads like a textbook.I've taken a few algebra classes this year and this is my first stats class.The algebra books contained multitudes of clear examples with step by step instructions.This book has long, complicated text-only paragraphs that you have to re-read multiple times and then they fail to provide many (there are a few, but very lacking)illustrated examples of HOW to arrive at the answer.This sort of book needs to be supplemented by other methods of information (classroom, tutors, Internet) to be really useful.Of course, some of us can't rely on our teachers to help, as the quality of professors varies about as much as textbooks!!It CANNOT stand on its own most of the time. Very hard to grasp.Two thumbs down.

excellent book
this is statistics for business and economics, 10th edition (with student cd-rom) by dennis J.sweeney

i think this book is great... ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (19)

Helpful and knowledgeable
Moore and McCabe's Introduction to the Practice of Statistics is very helpful.It gives a great overview of the topics and explains the principles well.The exercises solidify the concepts taught in each section.

Great!
The book cam in amazingly fast and it was as described and it was at a good price for me. It was about $8-$9 and that was WITH shipping and handling. It also came with the CD ROM which I have not used as of yet. I just started classes and have not really used the book. I've just gone through a couple of pages and everything seems perfectly fine.

Worth buying from this seller...
Very satisfied with the seller. Quick shipping initially, but when I had to return the book, a full refund was awarded without difficulty at all.

Excellent transaction!
Item was received in a timely fashion, and was exactly as described on the website. The price was very reasonable, and the textbook is in excellent condition. Thank you very much for a seamless exchange. Will do business in the future. Thanks!

Good intro stats book
I liked this book.Its very easy to read, and covers everything you need to know about basic stats.

Buy it used! ... Read more