The Standard Deviants - Statistics, Parts 1, 2 & 3

The problem is that we have learned statistics through drudgery. Fortunately, we now have an alternative means to effectively learn about statistics -- these tapes.

Mind you, SD parts 1, 2, and 3 will not make you a full-blooded statistician -- meaning you will not have to learn ponderous mathematical equations to calculate some statistic. Instead, this tape does one better. It teaches you how to understand statistics. Believe me, after viewing this tape, you will not look at a statistical table, chart, or graph quite the same way again. You will become a "pseudo-statistican's" worst nightmare -- someone who can actually "parle statistique," and know when statistics are being used to skew / distort the data / facts.

The actual calculations are not that important anymore. Any electronic spreadsheet application worth its salt can now calculate a complicated equation in a micro-minute. The important element in statistical reserach is how to apply the statistical tool correctly, and understanding what that statistic means. These tapes allow you to do just that.

Highly recommended for the student of statistics, and for managers (so they can have a general knowledge of statistics). I also recommend these tapes for those involved in Total Quality Management, developing method and process improvements, and for those involved in operations research.


Excellent Resource   December 13, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I use this for my undergraduate Statistics class. It is an excellent resource. Not only is it easy to understand and well organized but it is sooo corny that the students howl with laughter. I have no recollection of ever laughing in a statistics class.


These videos saved my life   October 15, 2003
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I was struggling through a statistics class with a teacher who can barely speak English. These videos totally saved me. They are easy to understand and cover all the important topics.


finally extra work in probability   December 19, 2002
D. Heater (branchville, NJ United States)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

a great tool for understanding probability which is why we got this tape. very good


Too much nonsense for me   August 21, 2004
Sean P. Moran (Lakewood, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I awaited these videos with great anticipation so I could begin studying for a DSST statistics exam. When they finally arrived and I watched them, I found them to be about one half statistics and one half digital eye candy completely unrelated to stats. I found this to be very distracting and not at all conducive to my studies. My wife thinks they are "cute". This is a good review for someone who has some statistics background, but don't think these tapes will teach you statistics. They will not.