Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill) Series

TEACH YOURSELF STATISTICS presents the basic ideas and techniques of this branch of mathematics clearly and simply. It assumes no previous knowledge or mathematical background, provides help with basic math, focuses on key ideas and principles of the subject, and uses a minimum of jargon and formulas.

Basic Mathematics

by Alan Graham

Published 26 October 2001

Math as easy as 1-2-3

Teach Yourself Basic Mathematics gives you the confidence to handle the math you encounter in daily life: at work, while shopping, and in home life. It features puzzles and games to make numbers interesting and to sharpen your skills.

Teach Yourself Statistics

by Alan Graham

Published 30 April 2003

Nearly all aspects of individual human lives and of human society can be subject to statistical analysis. This is a straightforward introduction to statistics for students and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines. The book stresses the ideas and applications of statistics through stimulating and relevant models. Minimal knowledge of maths is required to understand the book, but it is assumed the reader has access to a calculator. Exercises throughout the text are carefully graded, with sample answers provided. It shows you how to interpret and present figures, and draws on examples from a wide variety of everyday contexts, using real data taken from business, education and many other fields. This edition features an added section concerned with the statistics in everyday life and suggested websites in order to take your interest further.

Understand Statistics

by Alan Graham

Published 26 April 2011

More than 60 million Teach Yourself products sold worldwide
Increase your odds of mastering statistics "Understand Statistics" is a straightforward introduction to the principles of this vital field of mathematics. You don't have to have much knowledge on the subject as this book will walk you through it step-by-step. With examples from a wide variety of everyday contexts, this book makes even complex concepts and techniques easy for you to grasp.

Includes: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Suitable for understanding the statistics you are bombarded with in everyday life Useful in the work place or as part of your course