Statistics hacks

Want to calculate the probability that an event will happen? Be able to spot fake data? Prove beyond doubt whether one thing causes another? Or learn to be a better gambler? You can do that and much more with 75 practical and fun hacks packed into Statistics Hacks. These cool tips, tricks, and mind...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Frey, Bruce (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Beijing ; Sebastopol, California : O'Reilly [2006]
Edition:First edition
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627243606719
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Summary:Want to calculate the probability that an event will happen? Be able to spot fake data? Prove beyond doubt whether one thing causes another? Or learn to be a better gambler? You can do that and much more with 75 practical and fun hacks packed into Statistics Hacks. These cool tips, tricks, and mind-boggling solutions from the world of statistics, measurement, and research methods will not only amaze and entertain you, but will give you an advantage in several real-world situations-including business. This book is ideal for anyone who likes puzzles, brainteasers, games, gam
Item Description:"Tips & tools for measuring the world and beating the odds"--Cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (359 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781306815970
9781449392574
9780596553999