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Thinking Analytically : A Guide for Making Data-Driven Decisions - Jim Frost

Thinking Analytically

A Guide for Making Data-Driven Decisions

By: Jim Frost

Paperback | 12 August 2024

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Transform how you think about problems, prepare to outsmart misinformation, and avoid common pitfalls.


Unlock the secrets to smarter decisions and uncover hidden data traps by developing an analytical mindset that cuts through the noise.


In an age where data and statistical claims surround us, the ability to critique them is essential. Thinking Analytically guides you through the complexities of real-world information. Offering more than just interpretation, it focuses on broader issues of how to think about and solve problems effectively.


Thinking Analytically is for anyone who wants to be an informed consumer of information. Decision-makers, data analysts, scientists, and interested readers will find its insights valuable. The book offers practical techniques and examples for critiquing findings, understanding the processes behind data, and unraveling problems.


This book introduces the Thinking Analytically pyramid, covering:


  1. Cognitive Foundation: Understand how cognitive limitations impact data interpretation.
  2. Probability Mindset: Improve probabilistic thinking and avoid common errors.
  3. Data Quality: Learn how subtle problems can distort the results.
  4. Experimental Design: Explore how context affects the conclusions you can draw.
  5. Analytics: Produce sound results by integrating all pyramid levels.


You'll develop a critical eye for evaluating data and the skills to ask the right questions. Whether you're making business decisions, interpreting studies, or navigating everyday information, this book improves your analytical understanding.


The author has analyzed data for decades and has written an engaging, accessible book to help anyone think analytically and actively critique data and analyses.

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