The Art Of Statistics: How To Learn From Data

"We live in a world of big data: Numbers are thrown at us all the time, predicting who’s going to win an election, showing the state of the economy or claiming bacon sandwiches cause cancer. But as David Spiegelhalter points out, more data mean we need to be aware of what the evidence is actually worth. The book starts with a compelling tale of statistics and murder – a great way to draw in non-mathematicians like myself. Then comes the hard stuff: statistical significance, causation and correlation, uncertainty intervals, probability theory and systematic bias. Spiegelhalter carefully explains everything you need to know: Are numbers bringing clarity and insight, or are they being used to promote an agenda or attract attention? In an era of “alternative facts” and “fake news,” this is the right book at the right time. Learn how to evaluate the evidence yourself and believe your own eyes and ears."