Discover how data can change your view of the world! Learn to understand statistics like never before and harness its power to make better decisions in everyday life and at work.

Statistics is the key to scientific understanding of the world, but it is often encountered merely as a dull array of numbers and tables. The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data by David Spiegelhalter will open your eyes and show that statistics is a fascinating tool that helps reveal the true stories behind the data.

The author guides you through the basic principles of statistical literacy, which are more important today than ever in the age of the data revolution and the rise of data science. Using real-life examples-such as finding the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, the possibility of detecting serial killer Harold Shipman earlier, or evaluating the benefits of screening for ovarian cancer-he demonstrates how statistics uncovers the reality behind the numbers.

Why do older men have bigger ears? How many trees are there really on our planet? Do busier hospitals perform better? You will find the answers to these and other questions thanks to the art of working with data in this book.

Why you will love this book:

• You will master basic statistical principles that will help you better understand the world around you.
• Practical everyday examples make even complicated topics easier to grasp.
• The author is a respected expert who presents data in an engaging, readable way.
• Encourages critical thinking to protect you from misleading conclusions often presented by the media.
• A useful guide for everyone-from students and professionals to curious laypeople.

Main features of the book:

• Author: David Spiegelhalter
• Title: The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data
• Genre: popular science on statistics
• Unique and clear explanations of statistical concepts
• Practical and interesting real-world examples
• Supports better orientation in data and information