Statistics: A Very Short Introduction

• Reveals the power of statistics as an essential tool for understanding modern life
• Shows how rapid advances in computers and number-crunching software has revolutionised the discipline
• Looks at many real-world examples, from the Challenger space-shuttle disaster, to the spread of modern epidemics, governmental elections, and business and finance
• Accessibly written: explaining fascinating concepts while assuming no prior mathematical knowledge

Readership: Anyone interested in statistics and the application of statistics today. The book does not require any prior mathematical knowledge, and will serve as a good general introduction to students of both mathematics and statistics, as well as students and professionals in the broad range of dsiciplines that rely on statistical data.

David J. Hand, Professor of Statistics, Imperial College, London

Preface
1: Surrounded by Statistics
2: Simple descriptions
3: Collecting good data
4: Probability
5: Estimation and inference
6: Statistical models and methods
7: Statistical computing
Further reading
Index