Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data book

Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data

Charles Wheelan  

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 37 MINS

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Business & Career  Economics  Science  

Ready to dive into the world of statistics and probability in a way that's both exciting and relevant?

Want to know how overconfident math geeks, relying heavily on the VaR model, almost collapsed the global financial system in 2008?

Curious about how statistical misinterpretations extend beyond finance, influencing everything from basketball to legal systems?

Let's dive in and unravel the fascinating world of numbers!

Ready to dive into the world of statistics and probability in a way that's both exciting and relevant?

Want to know how overconfident math geeks, relying heavily on the VaR model, almost collapsed the global financial system in 2008?

Curious about how statistical misinterpretations extend beyond finance, influencing everything from basketball to legal systems?

Let's dive in and unravel the fascinating world of numbers!

 

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Key Ideas

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#1

Can You Guess Why Statisticians Will Have the Sexy Job of the Next Decade?

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#2

Unmasking the Truth: From McCarthyism to Financial Crises

03:52

03:52


#3

How Does Netflix's Algorithm Know Your Movie Preferences?

02:18

02:18


#4

Schlitz vs. Michelob: The Super Bowl Showdown That Mastered Probability

03:44

03:44


#5

Can We Trust Statistical Models After Wall Street's Value at Risk Debacle?

03:17

03:17


#6

Unlocking Statistical Magic: How the Central Limit Theorem Empowers Predictions

02:46

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#7

Did Statistics Lead to the Atlanta Test Cheating Scandal?

03:18

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#8

New York Times Unveils 2011's Deep National Distrust and OWS Support

02:46

02:46


#9

Can Job Control Be More Crucial to Heart Health Than Executive Stress?

02:18

02:18


#10

Avoiding Costly Analytical Errors

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#11

Can Harvard Really Change Your Life or Is It All About Individual Motivation?

03:28

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#12

Final Recap

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About Author

Charles Wheelan is an American author and speaker known for his ability to demystify complex topics such as economics, politics, and statistics. One of his well-known books is "Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data," where he breaks down statistical concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. Wheelan has also written other works like "Naked Economics" and "Naked Money," and he often incorporates humor and real-world examples to make his subjects more relatable. He is a faculty member at Dartmouth College and holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago.

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