Active Statistics: Stories, Games, Problems, and Hands-On Demonstrations for Applied Regression and Causal Inference
| AUTHOR | Gelman, Andrew; Vehtari, Aki |
| PUBLISHER | Cambridge University Press (03/14/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This book provides statistics instructors and students with complete classroom material for a one- or two-semester course on applied regression and causal inference. It is built around 52 stories, 52 class-participation activities, 52 hands-on computer demonstrations, and 52 discussion problems that allow instructors and students to explore in a fun way the real-world complexity of the subject. The book fosters an engaging 'flipped classroom' environment with a focus on visualization and understanding. The book provides instructors with frameworks for self-study or for structuring the course, along with tips for maintaining student engagement at all levels, and practice exam questions to help guide learning. Designed to accompany the authors' previous textbook Regression and Other Stories, its modular nature and wealth of material allow this book to be adapted to different courses and texts or be used by learners as a hands-on workbook.
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ISBN-13:
9781009436212
ISBN-10:
100943621X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
370
Carton Quantity:
11
Product Dimensions:
7.00 x 0.77 x 10.00 inches
Weight:
1.41 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - General
Dewey Decimal:
519.5
Library of Congress Control Number:
2023053209
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This book provides statistics instructors and students with complete classroom material for a one- or two-semester course on applied regression and causal inference. It is built around 52 stories, 52 class-participation activities, 52 hands-on computer demonstrations, and 52 discussion problems that allow instructors and students to explore in a fun way the real-world complexity of the subject. The book fosters an engaging 'flipped classroom' environment with a focus on visualization and understanding. The book provides instructors with frameworks for self-study or for structuring the course, along with tips for maintaining student engagement at all levels, and practice exam questions to help guide learning. Designed to accompany the authors' previous textbook Regression and Other Stories, its modular nature and wealth of material allow this book to be adapted to different courses and texts or be used by learners as a hands-on workbook.
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