Description
- ISBN-10: 1032621869
- ISBN-13: 978-1032621869
- Edition: 2nd
- Publication date: 10 October 2024
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.08 x 23.4 cm
- Print length: 356 pages
Unlock the secrets of elections with “Understanding Elections Through Statistics.” This insightful book, perfect for “The Bookish Owl” community, demystifies the statistical journey from opinion polls to election fairness. Discover how to predict outcomes, test for irregularities using government data, and explore election datasets to truly understand the people. Written for those with a basic statistical background, this second edition offers clearer concepts, a dedicated chapter on confidence intervals, and new insights into polling ethics and processes. Engage with real-world election vignettes, hands-on R statistical environment exercises, and end-of-chapter problems. Whether you’re a statistics enthusiast or simply seeking a deeper understanding of democratic processes, this guide provides essential knowledge and engaging explorations.