Once upon a time, the field of statistics was considered boring, but now it is rapidly evolving into a discipline that Hal Varian, Google's chief economist, has called "sexy." From game averages to political polls and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow. How can we identify schools cheating on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you will like? What is causing the increasing prevalence of autism? As bestselling author Charles Wheelan shows us in his book "Naked Statistics," the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more. For those who didn't take Statistics 101, this book is a lifesaver. Wheelan strips away the complexity and technical details and focuses on the underlying intuition driving statistical analysis. He clarifies key concepts such as inference, correlation, and regression analysis, reveals how biased or careless actors can manipulate or mislead data, and shows us how exceptional and creative researchers exploit valuable data from natural experiments to tackle tough questions. And in Wheelan's characteristic style, there's not a dull page. You'll encounter clever Schlitz beer marketers leveraging basic probability, an International Sausage Festival illuminating the fundamental principles of the central limit, and an enigmatic choice from the famous game "Let's Make a Deal"—and you'll gain valuable insights every step of the way. With the humor, accessibility, and fun that made "Naked Economics" a bestseller, Wheelan brings back to life another essential, once-unattractive discipline.