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Understand data’s truth and lies with intuitive, entertaining statistics.

Grokking Statistics

9781633434769

$144.22

  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2026

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Summary

Grokking Statistics makes the core ideas of statistics intuitive, practical, and surprisingly entertaining. Using relatable examples, illustrations, and clear explanations, Thomas Nield shows you how to reason about uncertainty, draw useful conclusions from data, and recognize when the numbers themselves may be misleading. You’ll learn to move beyond deterministic thinking and develop the skeptical, questioning mindset that good statistical analysis requires.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781633434769
ISBN-10:1633434761
Author:Thomas Nield
Publisher:Manning Publications
Imprint:Manning Publications
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:27 October 2026
Weight:417g
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Explains concepts in plain language that any reader can access and understand.”

—Tony Dunsworth, City of Alexandria

“Just a basic knowledge of Python will get you started with statistics, and you’ll quickly see some really complex calculations become very attainable.”

—Jason Richter, The Ohio State University

About The Author

Thomas Nield

Thomas Nield is an instructor at the University of Southern California and the founder of Nield Consulting Group and Yawman Flight. He has over a decade of experience in aviation, logistics, and data science, specializing in translating complex mathematical concepts into practical, industry-standard solutions.

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