Statistics 101 by David Borman

Statistics 101

Make sense of the numbers that shape our world — Statistics 101 by educator and financial writer David Borman is the most accessible and practical introduction to statistics ever written for everyday readers. From understanding averages and probability to interpreting data, spotting misleading graphs, and grasping the basics of statistical inference, this book gives you the tools to think more clearly and critically about the numbers you encounter every day.

About This Book

• Covers the core concepts of statistics — mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance, probability, distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis
• Explains descriptive statistics vs inferential statistics — and how each is used to summarise data and draw meaningful conclusions from samples
• Explores probability theory — including the normal distribution, binomial distribution, the Central Limit Theorem, p-values, and confidence intervals — in plain, clear language
• Teaches you how to spot statistical manipulation — misleading averages, cherry-picked data, biased samples, and the difference between correlation and causation
• Part of the trusted “101” series — well-structured, jargon-minimised, and perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with data

Why Read This Book?

• David Borman makes statistics feel intuitive and useful rather than abstract and intimidating — with real-world examples drawn from business, medicine, sports, and everyday life
• Perfect for students taking their first statistics course, business professionals analysing data, and curious readers who want to be statistically literate in a data-driven world
• An ideal companion to Economics 101 by Alfred Mill, How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff, and The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter
• In an age of big data and misinformation, understanding statistics is one of the most valuable skills you can develop

Book Details

Language: English
Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং
Quality: Premium Quality Books.
Printing: High Quality Printing.
Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)
Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).