David Spiegelhalter Bücher

Ein statistisches Nationalheiligtum. David Spiegelhalter beantwortet Fragen, die nur mit statistischer Wissenschaft angegangen werden können, wie etwa: Haben beschäftigte Krankenhäuser höhere Überlebensraten? Wie viele Bäume gibt es auf unserem Planeten? Warum haben alte Männer große Ohren? Statistik spielt seit Jahrhunderten eine zentrale Rolle in unserem wissenschaftlichen Verständnis der Welt, doch sind wir uns auch der Sensationalisierung statistischer Behauptungen, insbesondere in den Medien, bewusst. In Zeiten von Big Data ist ein grundlegendes Verständnis statistischer Grundsätze wichtiger denn je. In "Die Kunst der Statistik" führt David Spiegelhalter die Leser durch die wesentlichen Prinzipien, die notwendig sind, um Wissen aus Daten zu gewinnen. Anhand realer Probleme werden konzeptionelle Fragestellungen eingeführt, und er zeigt, wie Statistik uns helfen kann, den glücklichsten Passagier auf der Titanic zu bestimmen, ob Serienmörder Harold Shipman früher hätte gefasst werden können und ob das Screening auf Eierstockkrebs vorteilhaft ist.

'I couldn't imagine a better guidebook for making sense of a tragic and momentous time in our lives. Covid by Numbers is comprehensive yet concise, impeccably clear and always humane' Tim Harford How many people have died because of COVID-19? Which countries have been hit hardest by the virus? What are the benefits and harms of different vaccines? How does COVID-19 compare to the Spanish flu? How have the lockdown measures affected the economy, mental health and crime? This year we have been bombarded by statistics - seven day rolling averages, rates of infection, excess deaths. Never have numbers been more central to our national conversation, and never has it been more important that we think about them clearly. In the media and in their Observer column, Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter and RSS Statistical Ambassador Anthony Masters have interpreted these statistics, offering a vital public service by giving us the tools we need to make sense of the virus for ourselves and holding the government to account. In Covid by Numbers, they crunch the data on a year like no other, exposing the leading misconceptions about the virus and the vaccine, and answering our essential questions. This timely, concise and approachable book offers a rare depth of insight into one of the greatest upheavals in history, and a trustworthy guide to these most uncertain of times.

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Renowned for his exceptional contributions to the field of statistics, this prominent figure has shaped modern statistical thinking. His work spans various applications, influencing both academic research and practical implementations. With a reputation for clarity and insight, he engages audiences with a blend of rigorous analysis and accessible communication. This book reflects on his journey, exploring key concepts in statistics while highlighting their relevance in today's data-driven world. Readers can expect a compelling mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights.