{"product_id":"30second-numbers-isbn-9780711254664","title":"30-Second Numbers","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe successful 30-Second series tackles numbers, with experts on maths and data demystifying the essential numerical topics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We know that we use numbers pretty often, some of us confidently, others reluctantly. But are we aware of just how essential they are to almost every decision we make? Counting and measuring when we’re shopping, travelling, studying or playing are just the beginning; \u003cb\u003ethe applications of numbers are endless\u003c\/b\u003e, from assessing variables and analysing data to the calculations and predictions of advanced artificial intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e30-Second Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e explores\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003enumber categories,\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ethe science of measuring, how guesstimates work, and the visualisation of numbers, \u003cb\u003etaking you behind the digits \u003c\/b\u003einto the world of statistics, probability, risk and ratios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSections include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFundamental Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e - A guide to the different kinds of basic numbers, from rational to prime, complex to continuous. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStatistical Variations and Tests \u003c\/b\u003e- Samples, populations and random variables are all explored in this section on all things stats! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProbability and Risk\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn about prediction and hypothesis testing, as well as absolute and relative risk. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisualising numbers\u003c\/b\u003e - From numerical bias to logarithms and algorithms, this section shows us all the different ways we can visualise numbers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsing Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e - Big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning are all covered in this section, about how these concepts are applied in the real world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eNumbers are our way of imposing order on the world, and each of the \u003cb\u003e50 topics \u003c\/b\u003ehere uses \u003cb\u003ejust 300 words \u003c\/b\u003eand one picture to give you a\u003cb\u003e sense of control,\u003c\/b\u003e helping you to understand trends in statistical data, how algorithms are used and the methods involved in machine learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition, each section contains a profile of a famous mathematician whose work has greatly contributed to how we understand numbers today, from \u003cb\u003eFibonacci \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003cb\u003ePierre de Fermat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this book, numbers need never be daunting again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003e30 Second\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eseries \u003c\/b\u003eis a handy collection of quick guides which explain the key aspects of core subjects, from numbers to literature to art to Ancient China to biology, and lots more! These titles use only 300 words to explore each section within a topic, making them\u003cb\u003e quick and digestible\u003c\/b\u003e for those looking to \u003cb\u003elearn a lot, fast!\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ivy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891927511269,"sku":"NP9780711254664","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/74b9995d-f58a-4303-8a47-ab03007bf558.jpg?v=1767810144","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/30second-numbers-isbn-9780711254664","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}