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...

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Main Author Koomey, Jon
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oakland, Calif. : Analytics Press, ©2008.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Problem solving.
Methodology.
Decision making.
Decision making > Popular works.
Problem solving > Popular works.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781621987420
1621987426
9780970601919
0970601913
9780970601926
0970601921
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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