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Calculus
Gilbert Strang
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
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Popular Mechanics: Report on Flying Saucers (1950-2004)
Kenneth Arnold
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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Introduction to Linear Algebra
Gilbert Strang
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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An Essay on the Principle of Population: The Future Improvement of Society
Thomas Malthus
We’ve known about this at least since Thomas Malthus published “An Essay on the Principle of Population” in 1798.
Paperback, 2016
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Probability: A Very Short Introduction
John Haigh
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
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Statistics: A Very Short Introduction
David J. Hand
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
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An Essay on the Principle of Population
T. R. Malthus
We’ve known about this at least since Thomas Malthus published “An Essay on the Principle of Population” in 1798.
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The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom
Stephen M. Stigler
For more information, check out statistics historian Steven Stigler's Book "The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom".
Paperback, 2016
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The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect
Judea Pearl
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
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