Freakonomics Rev Ed: (and Other Riddles of Modern Life) (P.S.) by HarperCollins e-books $13.99
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of violent crime?These may not sound like typical questions for an econo-mist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a...
CK-12 Advanced Probability and Statistics by CK-12 Foundation $0.00
CK-12 Foundation�s Probability and Statistics (Advanced Placement) FlexBook introduces students to basic topics in statistics and probability but finishes with the rigorous topics an advanced placement course requires.
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives (Your Coach in a Box) by Sean Pratt $39.98
In this irreverent and illuminating audio book, acclaimed writer and scientist Leonard Mlodinow shows us how randomness, chance, and probability reveal a tremendous amount about our daily lives, and how we misunderstand the significance of everything from a casual conversation to a major financial setback. As a result, successes and failures in life are often attributed to clear and obvious...
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Random House $28.00
Now in a striking new hardcover edition, Fooled by Randomness is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb–veteran trader, renowned risk expert, polymathic scholar, erudite raconteur, and New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan–has written a modern classic that turns on its head what we believe about luck and...
Statistics For Dummies by For Dummies $19.99
The fun and easy way to get down to business with statisticsStymied by statistics? No fear ? this friendly guide offers clear, practical explanations of statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations, with lots of examples that show you how these concepts apply to your everyday life.Statistics For Dummies shows you how to interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine the odds...
The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design by No Starch Press $39.95
R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic...
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Graphics Pr $40.00
Hardcover: 200 pages
Publisher: Graphics Pr; 2nd edition (May 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0961392142
ISBN-13: 978-0961392147
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Penguin $13.50
What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters....
How to Lie with Statistics by Irving Geis $11.95
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 results are derived from the figures, and points up the countless number of dodges which are used to fool rather than to inform.
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Harper $27.99
The provocative follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Predictably Irrational Why can large bonuses make CEOs less productive? How can confusing directions actually help us? Why is revenge so important to us? Why is there such a big difference between what we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy? In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan...