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Introduction to Statistics AN INTUITIVE GUIDE Jim Frost Copyright © 2019 by Jim Frost. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, record- ing, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written per- mission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. To contact the author, please email: jim@statisticsbyjim.com. Visit the author’s website at statisticsbyjim.com. Ordering Information: Quantity sales. Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by edu- cators. For details, contact the email address above. Introduction to Statistics: An Intuitive Guide / Jim Frost. —1st ed. 3 Contents Prepare for an Adventure! .................................................. 7 The Importance of Statistics ............................................. 10 Draw Valid Conclusions ................................................ 11 Avoid Common Pitfalls .................................................. 12 Make an Impact in Your Field ......................................