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The Manga Guide to Statistics
Think you can't have fun learning statistics? Think again.The Manga Guide to Statistics will teach you everything you need to know about this essential discipline, while entertaining you at the same time. With its unique combination of Japanese-style comics called manga and serious educational content, the EduManga format is already a hit in Japan.In The Manga Guide to Sta...more
Paperback, 211 pages
Published
December 5th 2008
by No Starch Press
(first published November 15th 2008)
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I bought this book mainly because I'm terrible at statistics. But after reading this book, and some hard work and practice, I'm happy to say my grades are very much improved (to give the actual figures would be vulgar).
But I can say, that this book is good for the beginner. The story-line makes it accessible, and shows how it can be applied in real-life, which might help learners who are not good with "theoretical" subjects.
What is taught in the manga itself is...more
But I can say, that this book is good for the beginner. The story-line makes it accessible, and shows how it can be applied in real-life, which might help learners who are not good with "theoretical" subjects.
What is taught in the manga itself is...more
This is the type of book that you will hate upon reading the first time, as everything is compacted more than sardines are. The second re-read will make information flow smoother down the windpipe, and you may even catch small bits of info (in fine print) you missed out the first time. Nevertheless, this book is not for statistics greenhorns, or people who know nothing about stats. They will still end up knowing nothing. Even for people steeped in stats, they may not even understand statistics. ...more
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Saw this at the library and thought it would be perfect for my boy. Decided to take a look at it first to ensure that there was minimal scantily clad girls as can sometimes be found in manga. The story was hysterical, but the math totally lost me about 2/3 of the way through. Fun way to teach a tough subject and entirely family friendly in tone.
The boy did enjoy it, he read it in 2 days. He has already requested I pick up the guides to physics, microbiology and electricity as well.
The boy did enjoy it, he read it in 2 days. He has already requested I pick up the guides to physics, microbiology and electricity as well.
Cute comic textbook and a fun statistics review. Not sure how well it would do as a primary textbook, but it was a good supplement.
Rather predictable and annoying required personal story in the background, but nice, accessible coverage of statistics.
Review here:
http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/12/20/rev...
http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/12/20/rev...
A little basic, but entertaining and you can still learn/review from it while having some fun.
I was planning to create a lecture notes similar to this book, but i was not aware of this book yet :). Let me see whether it's as i expected.
It is a good book. A For Dummies book, Japanese style. :) But do not expect everything will be easy with Statistics because it's not an easy topic, and in the end the book has to explain complicated topics in a way or the other.
It is a good book. A For Dummies book, Japanese style. :) But do not expect everything will be easy with Statistics because it's not an easy topic, and in the end the book has to explain complicated topics in a way or the other.
This is a great book! Don't think it's too simple just because it's cartoons. Gives you a very good intro into real statistics (with exercises!)
awesome. got me up to speed / took place of intro to stats & got me primed for regression analysis.
It's a little goofy. But the math is good, and a perfect read for my kids.
easy and amusing way to learn statistics
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Shin Takahashi (高橋しん, originally 高橋 真 Takahashi Shin?, born September 8, 1967) is a Japanese manga artist best known for writing Saikano (She, the Ultimate Weapon) and Iihito. He was born in Shibetsu, Hokkaidō on September 8, 1967.
He has been using computer graphics in his works since the time when few manga artists were able to use them.
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He has been using computer graphics in his works since the time when few manga artists were able to use them.
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