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Turning numbers into knowledge : mastering the art of problem solving /
"Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of ideology, learning the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the important distinction between facts and values. Intend...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oakland, Calif. :
Analytics Press,
©2008.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction: The Information Explosion
- Things to Know
- Beginner's Mind
- Don't Be Intimidated
- Information, Intention, and Action
- Peer Review and Scientific Discovery
- Be Prepared
- Explore Your Ideology
- Get Organized
- Establish a Filing System
- Build a Toolbox
- Put Facts at Your Fingertips
- Value Your Time
- Assess Their Analysis
- The Power of Critical Thinking
- Numbers Aren't Everything
- All Numbers Are Not Created Equal
- Question Authority
- How Guesses Become Facts
- Don't Believe Everything You Read
- Go Back to the Questions
- Reading Tables and Graphs
- Distinguish Facts from Values
- The Uncertainty Principle and the Mass Media
- Create Your Analysis
- Reflect
- Get Unstuck
- Inquire
- Be a Detective
- Create Consistent Comparisons
- Tell a Good Story
- Dig into the Numbers
- Make a Model
- Reuse Old Envelopes
- Use Forecasts with Care
- Hear All Sides
- Show Your Stuff
- Know Your Audience
- Document, Document, Document
- Let the Tables and Graphs Do the Work
- Create Compelling Graphs and Figures
- Create Good Tables
- Use Numbers Effectively in Oral Oresentations
- Use the Internet
- Share and Share Alike
- Conclusion: Creating the Future
- Epilogue: Some Parting Thoughts.