El arte de la estadística

Statistics are everywhere, both in science and in business, as well as in the popular media. In the age of big data, a basic knowledge of statistics is more important than ever if we want to separate fact from fiction, and even more so if we hope to participate in the future, rather than just be bystanders. Renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter teaches us how to extract insights from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the mathematics. Drawing on real-world examples to introduce complex issues, he shows us how statistics can help us determine who was the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, whether a famous serial killer might have been caught sooner, and whether ovarian cancer screening is beneficial. Spiegelhalter not only shows us how mathematicians have used this science to solve problems, but also teaches us to think like statisticians. We learn to clarify our questions, assumptions, and expectations when approaching a problem, and to responsibly interpret the answers we receive. The art of statistics is, therefore, the definitive guide to this discipline that we all need.