Polls and Statistics: Library Resources

A Crash Course in Statistics is a short introduction to key statistical methods... Each of the five chapters provides an overview of each method,... using SPSS to highlight how to run the statistics and how to write up the results in APA style. Each chapter ends with a self-quiz... This "crash course" supplement is a must-have statistics refresher...

"The book walks readers through basic concepts as well as some of the most complex statistical models in use. The Second Edition adds coverage of big data to better address its impact on p-values and other key concepts; material on small data to show readers how to handle data with fewer data points than optimal; and other new topics like missing data and effect sizes."

...Stephen Stigler sets forth the seven foundational ideas of statistics...The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom presents an original, unified account of statistical science that will fascinate the interested layperson and engage the professional statistician.

"... This book...will give you the tools to understand statistical claims and avoid common pitfalls associated with translating statistical information from the language of mathematics to plain English."

...a crucial resource for students taking a required statistics course (with information) on statistical symbols, formulae, and daunting equations."

"...overview of the core concepts and skills taught in most one-semester statistics courses...The material supports students with conceptual narratives, detailed step-by-step examples, and a wealth of illustrations, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

"... reviews some of the techniques for outlier detection and analysis."

Tells how the Oakland Athletics general manager, Billy Beane, tried to use statistics to find better players..."