"Whether you're a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, [this book] provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format"--

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Statistics provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Clear examples for all topics, including data and distributions, basic probability, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips, common pitfalls, and informative sidebars Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

For most of us, "painless" is not the word that comes to mind when we think of statistics, but author and educator Liwen Vaughan wants to change that. In this unique and useful book, Vaughan clearly explains the statistical methods used in information science research, focusing on basic logic rather than mathematical intricacies. Her emphasis is on the meaning of statistics, when and how to apply them, and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Through the use of real-world examples, she shows how statistics can be used to improve services, make better decisions, and conduct more effective research. Whether you are doing statistical analysis or simply need to better understand the statistics you encounter in professional literature and the media, this book will be a valuable addition to your personal toolkit. Includes more than 80 helpful figures and tables, 7 appendices, bibliography, index.

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Calculus provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual Learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Examples of all topics, including limits and continuity, derivatives, curve sketching, definite integrals, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips and common pitfalls Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Barron's makes writing fun and PAINLESS! Painless Writing provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes: Painless writing techniques with sample writing passages throughout Instruction on expressing your thoughts clearly, enlivening your writing with vivid images, and avoiding the dull, passive voice Painless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables,“brain tickler” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

This updated edition of Painless Evidence-Based Medicine presents basic concepts and application of research statistics in simple and practical manner creating an introductory approach to the complex and technical subject of evidence-based medicine from experienced teachers. A simplified introductory approach to the complex and technical subject of evidence-based medicine from experienced teachers Approaches learning from the vantage point of clinical questions on therapy, diagnosis, prognosis or harm rather than the framework of study designs Provides tables and boxed case studies throughout highlighting key topics, or difficult issues, in an easy to read manner Emphasizes applicability of EBM, encouraging readers to dissect the evidence and how results can be applied to individual patients with different circumstances, varying values and preferences New to the Second Edition are chapters on health screening, clinical practice guidelines, and major updates incorporating recommended trial criteria

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Biology provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual Learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Comprehensive coverage of biology, including, nature of science, cell anatomy, biochemistry, animals and plants, genetics, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive science illustrations Painless tips, common pitfalls, and informative sidebars Brain Tickler quizzes and answers throughout each chapter to test your progress