Statistics: Concepts and Examples (Statistics Textbook, Band 3) - Softcover

Nikoletseas, Michael M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500815683 ISBN 13: 9781500815684

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

Statistics: Concepts and Examples by Michael M. Nikoletseas, Ph.D. is a groundbreaking introductory textbook designed to demystify statistics for students, philosophers, and scholars in the humanities. Breaking away from traditional, formula-heavy manuals, this book requires only high school arithmetic to master complex statistical methods. By focusing heavily on intuitive understanding rather than mechanical memorization, it transforms a notoriously dry subject into an engaging, narrative-driven journey that bridges the gap between empirical science and philosophical inquiry.

About the Book

Unlike typical math textbooks that force students to work blindly with formulas, this text prioritizes a conceptual approach. Through creative formatting, personified concepts (like the Goddess Normal Curve), and dramatic “soap opera” scenarios, the author ensures readers understand statistical principles at a gut level. It serves as both a practical guide for data analysis and an intellectual addition to your personal philosophy.

Key Features

• Concept-First Learning: Learn the logic behind data analysis before touching formulas, giving you the confidence to critically evaluate experiments.
• Engaging Storytelling: Complex concepts like degrees of freedom and the t-test are introduced through memorable characters and stories.
• Minimal Mathematics: Perfect for non-math majors—if you know simple high school arithmetic, you can master every chapter.
• The 5-Formula Appendix: Features a streamlined guide detailing the only five simple formulas you need for all parametric statistics from college through postdoc work.

What You’ll Learn

• The Fundamentals: Scales of measurement (nominal, interval, ratio) and the foundational role of the normal curve.
• Core Statistical Tests: Step-by-step conceptual breakdowns of the t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
• Advanced Designs: Mastery of factorial designs, repeated measures, and complex split-plot designs without formula overload.
• Philosophical Integration: A dedicated look into the definitions of Truth and Cause within experimental science and humanistic scholarship.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. Michael Nikoletseas did his undergraduate, graduate and post doctoral work in USA universities and medical schools (Rutgers University, Medical College of Pennsylvania, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, visiting professor at the The University of Texas Medical School at Houston). He has taught Gross Anatomy in several US medical schools including the School of Medicine of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His research in neurophysiology and neuroanatomy has been published in international journals. He is also the author of books in bio Medicine and neural plasticity. A complete list of his work can be found in the libraries of the University of Oxford. Parents: Johannes Peter Müller (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) -> Hermann von Helmholtz (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) -> Wilhelm Max Wundt (Universität Leipzig) -> Edward B. Titchener (Cornell University) -> John Paul Nafe-> Clarence Graham (Columbia University) -> William S. Verplank, Jr. (Indiana University Bloomington)-> George H. Collier (Rutgers University) -> Michael M. Nikoletseas.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1500815683
• ISBN 13: 9781500815684
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 264
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg