Introduction to Statistical Thinking by Benjamin Yakir
Introduction to Statistical Thinking - Table of Contents
PART-I INTRODUCITON TO STATISTICS
1. Introduction
2. Sampling and Data Structures
3. Descriptive Statistics
4. Probability
5. Random Variables
6. The Normal Random Variable
7. The Sampling Distribution
8. Overview and Integration
PART-II STATISTICAL INFERENCE
9. Introduction to Statistical Inference
10. Point Estimation
11. Confidence Intervals
12. Testing Hypothesis
13. Comparing Two Samples
14. Linear Regression
15. A Bernoulli Response
16. Case Studies
What You Will Learn in Introduction to Statistical Thinking
"Introduction to Statistical Thinking" by Benjamin Yakir is a beginner-friendly textbook that introduces the core ideas of statistics in a clear and practical way. The book focuses on developing logical thinking about data rather than memorizing formulas. It helps students understand how statistics is used to explore information, interpret results, and support better decision-making in different fields.
The book explains fundamental statistical concepts such as "Statistical Thinking", "Probability", and "Data Analysis" through simple explanations and real-world examples. Readers learn how to describe data, understand variability, and work with random variables and probability distributions. These topics build a strong foundation for understanding how data behaves and how meaningful conclusions can be drawn from it.
Another important part of the book is the introduction of "Statistical Inference" and "Hypothesis Testing", which show how statisticians make conclusions about large populations using sample data. The author also encourages practical learning by using examples and computational tools to analyze real datasets. Overall, the book is a helpful resource for students and beginners who want to understand statistics clearly and apply statistical reasoning in data science, research, and everyday problem solving.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
Introduction to Statistical Thinking by Benjamin Yakir
Publisher:
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Year:
2010
Pages:
380
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
0134981057
ISBN-13 #:
978-0134981055
License:
CC BY 3.0
Amazon:
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About the Author: Benjamin Yakir
The author Benjamin Yakir
is an Israeli "statistician" and professor at the "Hebrew University of Jerusalem". He studied mathematics and statistics and later built his academic career at the same university. Yakir teaches courses in statistical theory and data analysis, helping students understand modern approaches to "statistical thinking" and scientific research. His main research interests include "statistical inference", "probability theory", "statistical genetics", "data analysis", and "computational statistics". Yakir has contributed to research on genetic data and statistical modeling and has written books that explain complex statistical concepts in a clear and practical way for students and researchers.
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