PDQ Statistics

Providing an overview of all major statistical methods, this text gives the reader a thorough understanding of statistics, including variable and descriptive, parametic, non-parametic and multivariate methods. "Circular Reasoning or Anti-intellectual Pomposity" detectors help identify flaws.

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This is an overview of all major statistical methods, giving the reader a thorough understanding of statistics and how they are used in research articles. It covers the major categories - variable and descriptive statistics, parametic statistics, non-parametic statistics, and multivariate statistics. The explanations are clear, succinct, and include practical examples. Featuring unique examples, titled "Circular Reasoning or Anti-intellectual Pomposity" Detectors (CRAP Detectors), the text helps the reader identify statistical analyses with basic flaws in design or research.