Reading between the numbers : (Record no. 190219)

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008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
fixed length control field 160830s2001 wiua b 001 0 eng
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0071364005
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency DLC
Transcribing agency DLC
042 ## - AUTHENTICATION CODE
Authentication code pcc
082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 519.5
Edition number 21
084 ## - OTHER CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 519.5
Item number TAL-R
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Tal, Joseph
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Reading between the numbers :
Medium [Book] :
Remainder of title statistical thinking in everyday life /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Joseph Tal.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. New York :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. McGraw-Hill,
Date of publication, distribution, etc. c2001.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xvi, 285 p. :
Other physical details ill. ;
Dimensions 23 cm.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. This quirky, fast-paced excursion through the world of statistics brings basic statistical concepts down to earth for general readers by showing how statistics are applied in our everyday lives. Drawing on such diverse examples as how pills are manufactured, elections are forecast, and chess tournaments are structured, psychologist Joseph Tal familiarizes readers with variables, means, medians, scales of measurement, sampling, estimating, and other stock-in-trade tools of the statistician. An unusually lively, informal review of statistical concepts Reading Between the Numbers: • Features dozens of fascinating, often whimsical examples drawn from real life and literature, and 100 vivid graphs and tables • Makes statistics fun and easy for general readers interested in numbers • Is the ideal quick-study guide for those who need to learn statistical methods for their jobs • Focuses on the psychology behind statistics, rather than problem-solving • Is based on the author’s popular professional workshops and seminars.
521 ## - TARGET AUDIENCE NOTE
Target audience note All.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Mathematical statistics.
852 ## - LOCATION
Piece designation 31072
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Classification part 519.5 TAL-R
Sublocation or collection Ground Floor
Former shelving location Books
Copy number 1
Piece physical condition 2-Good
Location JZL-CUI
Holdings
Date last seen Total checkouts Full call number Shelving location Price effective from Koha item type Lost status Damaged status Not for loan Withdrawn status Home library Barcode Current library Date acquired
09/18/2023   519.5 TAL-R Ground Floor 09/18/2023 Books         Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad 31072 Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad 09/18/2023