How Numbers Lie
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How Numbers Lie
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Author : Richard P. Runyon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
How Numbers Lie written by Richard P. Runyon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Mathematics categories.
It has been said that statistics can be used to prove anything-- and sometimes to prove both sides of the same argument. It all depends on how you interpret and apply information. Runyon looks at the ways that statistics can be made to mislead you in polls, test scores, advertising, government statistics, and medical statistics. Then he arms you against those who use numbers as a weapon.
More Damned Lies And Statistics
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Author : Joel Best
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2004-09-06
More Damned Lies And Statistics written by Joel Best and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-06 with Social Science categories.
In this sequel to the acclaimed Damned Lies and Statistics, which the Boston Globe said "deserves a place next to the dictionary on every school, media, and home-office desk," Joel Best continues his straightforward, lively, and humorous account of how statistics are produced, used, and misused by everyone from researchers to journalists. Underlining the importance of critical thinking in all matters numerical, Best illustrates his points with examples of good and bad statistics about such contemporary concerns as school shootings, fatal hospital errors, bullying, teen suicides, deaths at the World Trade Center, college ratings, the risks of divorce, racial profiling, and fatalities caused by falling coconuts. More Damned Lies and Statistics encourages all of us to think in a more sophisticated and skeptical manner about how statistics are used to promote causes, create fear, and advance particular points of view. Best identifies different sorts of numbers that shape how we think about public issues: missing numbers are relevant but overlooked; confusing numbers bewilder when they should inform; scary numbers play to our fears about the present and the future; authoritative numbers demand respect they don’t deserve; magical numbers promise unrealistic, simple solutions to complex problems; and contentious numbers become the focus of data duels and stat wars. The author's use of pertinent, socially important examples documents the life-altering consequences of understanding or misunderstanding statistical information. He demystifies statistical measures by explaining in straightforward prose how decisions are made about what to count and what not to count, what assumptions get made, and which figures are brought to our attention. Best identifies different sorts of numbers that shape how we think about public issues. Entertaining, enlightening, and very timely, this book offers a basis for critical thinking about the numbers we encounter and a reminder that when it comes to the news, people count—in more ways than one.
Understanding Test And Exam Results Statistically
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Author : Kaycheng Soh
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-08-09
Understanding Test And Exam Results Statistically written by Kaycheng Soh and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-09 with Education categories.
This book shares the goal of the classic text How to Lie with Statistics, namely, preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions that are common among practitioners, though its focus is on the educational context. It illustrates and discusses the essentials of educational statistics that will help educational practitioners to do this part of their job properly, i.e., without making conceptual mistakes. The examples are cast in the school/classroom contexts, based on realistic rather than theoretical examples. “The strongest aspect of the work or author’s view is that the author can put himself in the shoes of teachers and make the work a very practical guide for teachers and school leaders. As a very experienced educator and researcher, the author knows very well about the knowledge skills that are essential for the professional development of teachers. He is able to explain the statistical and measurement concepts in plain language and with examples that are highly relevant to the target audience. In addition, the author also conveyed an important message to the target audience throughout the work... by pointing out the mistakes and misunderstandings of the interpretation of test scores and measurement design. The author reminds the audience about the importance of proper use of tests and test scores when teachers and school leaders make any education decisions, which has much implication on the professional integrity of teachers and school leaders.” Dr. Joyce Kwan, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong “This book covers all the statistical tools for analyzing educational data and provides examples to explain the ideas. Chapters 10-17 are practical data analysis in educational data that helps readers have a better understanding of the procedure to analyze the data.” Dr. Alpha Ling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong “It looks like a very interesting book with attractive topics and practical problems in educational statistics. Though the topics remind me of the classic book How to Lie with Statistics, this book aims at preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions in educational context.” Dr. Zhu Ying, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
A Pathway Into Number Theory
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Author : R. P. Burn
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997
A Pathway Into Number Theory written by R. P. Burn and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Mathematics categories.
This book leads readers from simple number work to the point where they can prove the classical results of elementary number theory for themselves.
Numbers
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Author : Albrecht Beutelspacher
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2016-01-14
Numbers written by Albrecht Beutelspacher and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-14 with Mathematics categories.
Orignally published in German: Zahlen: Geschichte, Gesetze, Geheimnisse (Munich: C.H. Beck, 2013).
A Brief History Of Numbers
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Author : Leo Corry
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
Release Date : 2015
A Brief History Of Numbers written by Leo Corry and has been published by Oxford University Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Mathematics categories.
This is the story behind the idea of number, from the Pythagoreans, up until the turn of the 20th century, through Greek, Islamic & European mathematics.
Criminalization Representation Regulation
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Author : Deborah Brock
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Criminalization Representation Regulation written by Deborah Brock and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with Social Science categories.
What is a crime and how do we construct it? The answers to these questions are complex and entangled in a web of power relations that require us to think differently about processes of criminalization and regulation. This book draws on Foucault's concept of governmentality as a lens to analyze and critique how crime is understood, reproduced, and challenged. It explores the dynamic interplay between practices of representation, processes of criminalization, and the ways that these circulate to both reflect and constitute crime and "justice."
Theory Of Real Numbers And Functions
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Author : Mr. Rohit Manglik
language : en
Publisher: EduGorilla Publication
Release Date : 2024-04-06
Theory Of Real Numbers And Functions written by Mr. Rohit Manglik and has been published by EduGorilla Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-06 with Mathematics categories.
EduGorilla Publication is a trusted name in the education sector, committed to empowering learners with high-quality study materials and resources. Specializing in competitive exams and academic support, EduGorilla provides comprehensive and well-structured content tailored to meet the needs of students across various streams and levels.
Essays On The Theory Of Numbers
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Author : RICHARD DEDEKIND
language : en
Publisher: HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS
Release Date : 2024-05-15
Essays On The Theory Of Numbers written by RICHARD DEDEKIND and has been published by HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-15 with Art categories.
Targeting Mathematics 7
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Author : Pearl Scott, Sheetal Chaudhery, Shanti Dhulia, Lata Thergaonkar
language : en
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Release Date :
Targeting Mathematics 7 written by Pearl Scott, Sheetal Chaudhery, Shanti Dhulia, Lata Thergaonkar and has been published by Vikas Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Mathematics categories.
Targeting Mathematics series consists of nine textbooks; one for Primer and eight textbooks for classes 1–8. These books have been formulated strictly in accordance with the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and are based on the latest syllabus. The series also conforms to the guidelines of National Curriculum Framework 2005. The books have been written by experienced and renowned authors.