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CliffsQuickReview Statistics introduces you to the fascinating world of statistics — a powerful tool used for finding patterns in data and inferring important connections between events in the real world. Many people find statistics confusing and intimidating; however, whether you're new to statistics or need to review for an important test, this reference will easily help clarify some of the elements of statistical reasoning and analysis. As you work your way through this review, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as

Graphical displays and numerical measures
Probability and sampling
Principles of testing and univariate inferential tests
Bivariate relationships

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful

Statistics Made Comfortable, March 6, 2001

unraveler "unraveler" (Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsQuickReview Statistics (Paperback)

One of the best summaries of basic statistics: this is how I see this brief book. It gets straight to the point without unnecessary verbiage and irrelevant exercises cooked up by authors of some enormous volumes on statistics that serve to confuse and intimidate rather than teach. This book won't give you detailed explanations of statistical concepts, but there is enough here to supply any beginner with a lot of good understanding of basic statistical techniques, and the book will give an intermediate user a nicre refresher course.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

Excellent, January 16, 2002

Le Nez (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsQuickReview Statistics (Paperback)

I am taking Stat 244 after taking the first class 5 years ago. I needed a review to catch up, but I am finding that this is much more comprehensible than the textbook and the instructor. Nice and straight forward... Makes you wonder why you need to spend $80+ for a used textbook in college when you can learn it more efficiently from this little guy... THANK YOU!!!!!!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

Much Better Than The "Average", September 10, 2007

Edwin C. Pauzer (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Statistics (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

Having taken a competitive promotional exam three years ago, I was desperate to find some statistics book I could read and remember without touching the two textbook albatrosses that added unnecessary weight to my bookshelf. This was it.

After reading this my confidence increased the "confidence level" in which I calculated that there was a good probability that I would pass the test among a large, non-random population. (People never get "random" right. I wonder why).

It is also a great little review since probability is one of the fastest things to escape my long-term memory, and I can grab this little yellow and black-striped gem for easy recollection and consumption. It states things easily and simply--just the way I like it. It is very easy to follow. (I gave away the expensive versions.)

The odds are this will be your best bet. This book is much better than the average.