Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 988
Book Description
To the Point News in Depth
Author: The Photographic News
Author: Engineering News
Author: Statistics Behind the Headlines
Author: A. John BailerPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000700615
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
How do you learn about what’s going on in the world? Did a news headline grab your attention? Did a news story report on recent research? What do you need to know to be a critical consumer of the news you read? If you are looking to start developing your data self-defense and critical news consumption skills, this book is for you! It reflects a long-term collaboration between a statistician and a journalist to shed light on the statistics behind the stories and the stories behind the statistics. The only prerequisite for enjoying this book is an interest in developing the skills and insights for better understanding news stories that incorporate quantitative information. Chapters in Statistics Behind the Headlines kick off with a news story headline and a summary of the story itself. The meat of each chapter consists of an exploration of the statistical and journalism concepts needed to understand the data analyzed and reported in the story. The chapters are organized around these sections: What ideas will you encounter in this chapter? What is claimed? Is it appropriate? Who is claiming this? Why is it claimed? What makes this a story worth telling? Is this a good measure of impact? How is the claim supported? What evidence is reported? What is the quality/strength of the evidence? Does the claim seem reasonable? How does this claim fit with what is already known? How much does this matter? Considering the coverage Chapters close with connections to the Stats + Stories podcast.
United States Coast Pilot
Author: U.S. Coast and Geodetic SurveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
United States Coast Pilot
Author: Editor & Publisher
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Journalism
Languages : en
Pages : 1536
Book Description
The fourth estate.
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Author: Shane ParrishPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593719972
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
Planning Aid Report
Author: The Amateur Photographer
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The popular illustrated journal for all photographers devoted to the interests of photography and kindred arts and sciences.