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Title: Statistical Literacy: Seeing the Story behind the Statistics
Author: Milo Schield
Category: Nonfiction, Professional & Technical, Education & Language
Price: $50.00
Language: English
Size: 6 x 9
Number of Pages: 340
ISBN Number:
Publication Date: Jan, 2006
Website: www.StatLit.org
Email: milo@pro-ns.net |
About this Book: |
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A college textbook that helps readers evaluate statistics used as evidence in everyday arguments. No algebra, just basic arithmetic. Strong critical thinking emphasis. Strong focus on using ordinary English to distinguish association from causation, to make arithmetic comparisons ("% more than" vs. "times as much as") and to describe and compare rates and percentages. Introduces a simple Take CARE methodology that focuses on Context (confounding and common causes), Assembly (how data is defined and presented), Randomness (accident, coincidence or chance) and Error (bias).
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About the Author: |
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Dr. Milo Schield is the Director of the W. M . Keck Statistical Literacy Project at Augsburg College. Milo is described as the "leading voice" of the Statistical Literacy movement by Joel Best in his book, "More Damned Lies and Statistics." Milo speaks internationally on statistical literacy.
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Book Review: |
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"Milo's approach to statistical literacy is much closer to what is needed by journalists, by policy makers, by those in business commerce or management and by most people in everyday life." Peter Holmes, Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education. "Schield's approach to statistical literacy helps Capella students think critically while satisfying Capella's general education requirement in mathematical and logical reasoning", Dr. Valerie Perkins, Dean of Capella's School of Undergraduate Studies.
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Order/Contact Info: |
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Contact Milo Schield by e-mail at milo@pro-ns.net.
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