The cartoon guide to statistics

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1. NishanStepakSep 2026
   There are a number of fairly good books on statistics. One of the best is How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff which was written in 1954. There is also the Cartoon Guide to Statistics by Larry Gonick and Woolcott Smith. The problem most statistics books is that they don't focus on what you can do with statistics. It is important if you are a gambler or want to understand artificial intelligence. Most statistics books are super dry and full of bad examples. I would focus on books like The Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic. It becomes much more interesting when it is applied.
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2. DoreenMicheleNov 2020
   How to Lie with Statistics and The Cartoon Guide to Statistics might interest you.
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3. methusala8Oct 2020
   Cartoon Guide to Statistics and Introduction to Probability with Texas Hold 'em.
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4. cschmidtMar 2019
   I recommend The Cartoon Guide to Statistics, as a good way to get into stats. I've taught a class using it work a number of times, and it makes a great first exposure. The equations are there, explained in a really nice way.

   https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Guide-Statistics-Larry-Gonick...

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5. DoreenMicheleJul 2018
   How to lie with statistics

   The Cartoon Guide to Statistics

   (Don't laugh, it's a serious tome. Past chapter 2, it's not introductory level info.)

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6. pjmorrisJun 2017
   'The Cartoon Guide to Statistics', Gonick and Smith, is surprisingly substantial for its style and target, an easy way to get started.
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