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In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand basic statistical concepts. 100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics addresses the essential questions that students ask about statistics in a concise and accessible way. It is perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to more comprehensive materials, or as a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
I’m Not Going to Be a Statistician—Why Should I Be Taking a Course in Statistics?
I’m Not Going to Be a Statistician—Why Should I Be Taking a Course in Statistics?
This answer goes beyond the most obvious one—that you may need to take a statistics course to fulfill degree requirements, or you are studying for a major exam and part of your knowledge is supposed to be in this area.
Actually, there are at least four other good reasons for taking a course in statistics.
First, this is a challenging and intellectually interesting topic that you may not have experienced in your previous educational efforts. It is probably a discipline that you have not yet encountered, and it can challenge you and help stretch your skills—always a praiseworthy endeavor.
Second, in a society that increasingly bases decisions on data and other evidence, ...
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