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The Art of Statistics
How to Learn from Data
Book • 2019
In this book, David Spiegelhalter guides readers through the essential principles of statistics, using real-world examples such as analyzing medical screening, crime sprees of serial killers, and determining the luckiest passenger on the Titanic.
The book emphasizes the importance of clarifying questions, assumptions, and expectations, and responsibly interpreting the answers.
It covers various statistical concepts, including regression models, probability theory, and Bayesian analysis, making it a definitive guide to the power of data in the age of big data.
The book emphasizes the importance of clarifying questions, assumptions, and expectations, and responsibly interpreting the answers.
It covers various statistical concepts, including regression models, probability theory, and Bayesian analysis, making it a definitive guide to the power of data in the age of big data.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by Sir David Spiegelhalter during the discussion on interpreting data and understanding how numbers can be framed to create different impressions.
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How to see through misleading numbers and statistics
Mentioned by Alberto Cairo as a previous book by 
David Spiegelhalter , offering a practical approach to statistical analysis.
David Spiegelhalter , offering a practical approach to statistical analysis.
David Spiegelhalter: The Art of Uncertainty
Mentioned by Tom Goodwin as the author of the book, highlighting his work on statistics and uncertainty.
‘People will stop making predictions’ David Spiegelhalter says
