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Stats PhD student @Harvard • I tweet about data science: what it is, how to do it better, why it matters for the rest of society.

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Book Cover for: Calculus, Gilbert Strang

Calculus

Gilbert Strang
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Strategy: Brush up on your Linear Algebra Linear Algebra is an essential tool that's used everywhere in statistics. As with calculus, any time spent learning linear algebra will help a lot when you study statistics. Book: "Introduction to Linear Algebra", Gilbert Strang

Hardcover, 1991

$80.00$55.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
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Book Cover for: Popular Mechanics: Report on Flying Saucers (1950-2004), Kenneth Arnold

Popular Mechanics: Report on Flying Saucers (1950-2004)

Kenneth Arnold
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In the summer of 2020, I got into a huge internet fight about math. It was such a big controversy that I ended up being profiled in Popular Mechanics. It was even discussed by the New York Times. Read this thread to find out why a little skepticism about math is good for you. https://t.co/7YImDfeAgq

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Book Cover for: Introduction to Linear Algebra, Gilbert Strang

Introduction to Linear Algebra

Gilbert Strang
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Strategy: Brush up on your Linear Algebra Linear Algebra is an essential tool that's used everywhere in statistics. As with calculus, any time spent learning linear algebra will help a lot when you study statistics. Book: "Introduction to Linear Algebra", Gilbert Strang

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Book Cover for: An Essay on the Principle of Population: The Future Improvement of Society, Thomas Malthus

An Essay on the Principle of Population: The Future Improvement of Society

Thomas Malthus
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We’ve known about this at least since Thomas Malthus published “An Essay on the Principle of Population” in 1798.

Paperback, 2016

$8.95$4.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Probability: A Very Short Introduction, John Haigh

Probability: A Very Short Introduction

John Haigh
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Strategy: Read about Probability There's no philosophical consensus on what probability actually is but statisticians use it every day. Learn to think probabilistically by first exploring probability as an idea. Book: "Probability: A Very Short Introduction", John Haigh

Paperback, 2012

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Statistics: A Very Short Introduction, David J. Hand

Statistics: A Very Short Introduction

David J. Hand
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Strategy: Read about Statistics Before getting into the math, it can be helpful to understand the purpose of the math. This is where a good non-mathematical introduction to statistics can really help. Book: "Statistics: A Very Short Introduction", David Hand

Paperback, 2008

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: An Essay on the Principle of Population, T. R. Malthus

An Essay on the Principle of Population

T. R. Malthus
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We’ve known about this at least since Thomas Malthus published “An Essay on the Principle of Population” in 1798.

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Book Cover for: The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom, Stephen M. Stigler

The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom

Stephen M. Stigler
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For more information, check out statistics historian Steven Stigler's Book "The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom".

Paperback, 2016

$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect, Judea Pearl

The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect

Judea Pearl
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For more information, check out: - "The Book of Why" by Judea Pearl [Accessible to a General Audience] - "Understanding Simpson's Paradox" also by Pearl [Short. Technical. Good discussion of Reversals] - "What If" by Hernán and Robins [Free Online Textbook] https://t.co/fEnKCl7yBq

Paperback, 2020

$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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