Taking an amusing and digestible look at the usually dry world of probability and statistics, this is the ultimate guide to how you can incorporate them into everyday life, from one of the world's most sought-after experts in game theory.
This is the only book you need to become a statistics whizz! Numbers are everywhere - food packaging, weather forecasts, social media, adverts, and more. You can't escape them. But you can learn to understand them - and avoid being fooled! This book breaks down the key fundamentals in statistics in a fun and accessible way so that you can understand the numbers that occupy your life.
- Make sense of sports stats - discover who is the greatest scorer of all time
- Learn to interpret scientific studies and how they're reported in the media so you're never misled again
- Discover tips and tricks to make you a more successful gambler
- Explore what role stats has to play in flat-earth conspiracy arguments
- Read about misunderstood probabilities in the Sally Clarke and OJ Simpson trials
With easy-to-follow explanations, tables, graphs, and real-life examples, this book helps you evaluate your options, calculate your chances of success, and make better decisions.
