{"product_id":"understanding-statistics-an-introduction-9781944424350","title":"Understanding Statistics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe modern world is brimming with statistical information--information relevant to our personal health and safety, the weather, or the robustness of the national or global economy, to name just a few examples. But don't statistics lie?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, no--people lie, and sometimes they use statistical language to do it. Knowing when you're being hoodwinked requires a degree of statistical literacy, but most people don't learn how to interpret statistical claims unless they take a formal course that trains them in the mathematical techniques of statistical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book won't turn you into a statistician--that would require a much longer and more technical discussion--but it 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavies, Antony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Antony Davies is associate professor of economics at Duquesne University. Dr. Davies authors regular columns on economics and public policy for the Philadelphia Inquirer and U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, and co-hosts Words and Numbers, a weekly podcast on economics and policy.","brand":"Cato Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50476424823058,"sku":"9781944424350","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32b6d774-ef0b-4c78-ac64-8d379ee31d21.jpg?v=1730251097","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/understanding-statistics-an-introduction-9781944424350","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}