Probably the Best Book on Statistics Ever Written: How to Beat the Odds and Make Better Decisions
by Haim Shapira
《可能是有史以来最好的统计学书籍：如何克服困难并做出更好的决策》
Taking an amusing and digestible look at the usually dry world of probability and statistics, this is the ultimate guide to how you can incorporate them into everyday life, from one of the world's most sought-after experts in game theory.
Taking an amusing and digestible look at the usually dry world of probability and statistics, this is the ultimate guide to how you can incorporate them into everyday life, from one of the world's most sought-after experts in game theory.
This is the only book you need to become a statistics whizz!
Numbers are everywhere - food packaging, weather forecasts, social media, adverts, and more. You can't escape them. But you can learn to understand them - and avoid being fooled! This book breaks down the key fundamentals in statistics in a fun and accessible way so that you can understand the numbers that occupy your life.
. Make sense of sports stats - discover who is the greatest scorer of all time
. Learn to interpret scientific studies and how they're reported in the media so you're never misled again
. Discover tips and tricks to make you a more successful gambler
. Explore what role stats has to play in flat-earth conspiracy arguments
. Read about misunderstood probabilities in the Sally Clarke and OJ Simpson trials
With easy-to-follow explanations, tables, graphs, and real-life examples, this book helps you evaluate your options, calculate your chances of success, and make better decisions.
本书以有趣且易于理解的方式介绍了通常枯燥的概率和统计世界，是一本终极指南，教你如何将它们融入日常生活，作者是世界上最受追捧的博弈论专家之一。
这是你成为统计专家所需的唯一一本书！
数字无处不在——食品包装、天气预报、社交媒体、广告等等。你无法逃避它们。但你可以学会理解它们——避免被愚弄！本书以一种有趣且易于理解的方式分解了统计学中的关键基础知识，以便你能够理解占据你生活的数字。
• 理解体育统计数据——发现谁是有史以来最伟大的得分手
• 学会解读科学研究以及媒体如何报道它们，这样您就不会再被误导
• 发现让您成为更成功赌徒的技巧和窍门
• 探索统计数据在地平说阴谋论中扮演的角色
• 阅读关于 Sally Clarke 和 OJ Simpson 审判中被误解的概率
本书通过易于理解的解释、表格、图表和现实生活中的例子，帮助您评估您的选择，计算您的成功机会，并做出更好的决策。
About the Author
Haim Shapira is an Israeli author of seven best-selling books. He has a PhD in mathematical genetics for his dissertation on Games Theory and another PhD for his research about the mathematical and philosophical approaches to Infinity. He teaches mathematics, psychology, philosophy, and literature. Shapira is not trying to make his readers agree with him, but simply encourages them to enjoy thinking. He is also an accomplished pianist and an avid collector of anything beautiful.
关于作者
Haim Shapira 是以色列的一位作家，著有七本畅销书。他拥有数学遗传学博士学位，论文题目为《博弈论》，还拥有关于无限性的数学和哲学方法的研究博士学位。他教授数学、心理学、哲学和文学。Shapira 并不想让读者同意他的观点，而只是鼓励他们享受思考。
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