David Spiegelhalter. The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data. London, UK: Pelican, 2019. 426p. Paper, $16.99 (ISBN 978-1-5416-7570-4).

Abstract

We are presented with statistical claims in the news, on social media, and in the workplace. How can we determine if these claims are trustworthy? University of Cambridge professor David Spiegelhalter describes how real-life problems are solved with statistical analysis as a way of introducing concepts necessary for data literacy. He defines data literacy as “the ability to not only carry out statistical analysis on real-world problems, but also to understand and critique any conclusions drawn by others on the basis of statistics.” This book will help readers acquire these abilities.