Description |
vi, 215 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
Determining data types -- Getting the big picture: understanding numerical data -- Getting the big picture: understanding categorical data -- Standard score and deviation score -- Let's obtain the probability -- Let's look at the relationship between two variables -- Let's explore the hypothesis tests. |
Summary |
Uses manga characters to introduce the reader to the world of statistics. Rather than learning from a dry textbook, readers follow the animated adventures of Rui and her teacher, Mamoru Yamamoto, as Rui interacts with a colorful cast of characters. The book consists of seven chapters, each containing a cartoon, text to supplement the cartoon, an exercise and answer section, and a summary. Readers learn about working with numerical and categorical data; probability; relationships between two variables; tests of independence; even how to perform calculations in Microsoft Excel. |
Subject |
Mathematical statistics -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Genre/Form |
Graphic novels.
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Added Author |
Trend-pro Co.
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ISBN |
9781593271893 (pbk.) |
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1593271891 (pbk.) |
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