Best Statistics Books of 2025

The Princeton Review AP Statistics Prep, 2023 is an extensive study guide that includes everything needed to score a perfect 5 on the AP Statistics Exam. It comprises five full-length practice tests with answer explanations, content reviews for all topics, strategies for every question type, and access to online extras. The book is fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP Statistics and offers tried-and-true strategies to help avoid traps and beat the test. The engaging activities and step-by-step walk-throughs for setting up box plots, dot plots, and other statistics graphics make this book unique. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone preparing for the AP Statistics Exam.

Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics by Neil J. Salkind and Bruce B. Frey is an excellent guide for students who find statistics intimidating. The book provides a humorous, personable, and informative approach to teaching basic and advanced statistical procedures. The Seventh Edition includes real-world examples, additional coverage on multiple regression, and a robust interactive eBook. The authors' instruction in SPSS® makes the book a valuable resource for students who want to understand statistical analyses without feeling intimidated. Overall, this book is an exceptional resource for anyone who wants to learn the principles of statistics in an approachable way.

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia: discover Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior..  . The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.. “A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.” —Michael Lewis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. “One of the most important books I’ve ever read―an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates. “Hans Rosling tells the story of ‘the secret silent miracle of human progress’ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.” ―Melinda Gates. "Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Former U.S. President Barack Obama. Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. . When asked simple questions about global trends―what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school―we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective―from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). . Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases.. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. . Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future. . ---. “This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance…Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.” Hans Rosling, February 2017.

Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell examines the origins of economic disparities and challenges the idea that different economic outcomes can be explained by any one factor, be it discrimination, exploitation, or genetics. The book analyzes the human consequences of prevailing social visions of these disparities and the policies based on that vision. The author presents a well-researched and thought-provoking argument that is both accessible and relevant. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding economic disparities.

Fooled by Randomness is an intriguing book that explores the hidden role of chance in our lives and the markets. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a veteran trader, and renowned risk expert, presents captivating insights into the significance of chance in our decision-making processes. Through the backdrop of the trading world, Taleb delves into the intellectual issues related to the underestimation of the influence of happenstance on our lives. The book is populated with an array of characters, both real and fictional, who have understood the role of randomness in their lives. Fooled by Randomness is a modern classic and a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations is an essential book for anyone involved in digital transformation. The authors provide solid guidance on what works, what doesn't work, and what doesn't matter. The book presents groundbreaking research, including data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, to measure software delivery performance and what drives it. The findings and science behind that research are presented in an accessible way for readers to apply in their own organizations. Overall, this book is a must-read for management at every level in the tech industry.

The latest edition of Assessment in Counseling: Procedures and Practices by Danica Hays is a must-have for students and clinicians in the field of psychology. The book covers over 100 assessment instruments used to evaluate various mental health disorders, intelligence, academic aptitude and achievement, career and life planning, personal interests and values, personality, and interpersonal relationships. The book also includes a new chapter on future trends in assessment, discussing the changing cultural landscape, globalization, and technology. The author provides practical tools such as key terminology, chapter summaries, review questions, and case examples. The book is an excellent resource for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of psychological assessment and measurement.

Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics: North American Edition by Andy Field is a comprehensive guide for students to learn statistics in a fun and accessible way. The fifth edition incorporates IBM SPSS Statistics© version 25, taking students from initial theory to regression, factor analysis, and multilevel modeling. The book offers a unique combination of humor and step-by-step instruction. It also provides a research roadmap to navigate projects and fascinating examples throughout. The text has received positive reviews from students and professors alike for its captivating writing style and practical guides for reporting results and findings. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for those who want to learn statistics in an engaging way.

Data Science for Business is a comprehensive guide to understanding data science and its role in business decision-making. Written by experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, this book teaches readers the principles of data-analytic thinking and the various data-mining techniques used today. It includes real-world business examples to illustrate these principles and helps improve communication between business stakeholders and data scientists. The book also provides guidance on how to participate intelligently in data science projects and how to apply data science principles when interviewing data science job candidates. Overall, it is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a competitive advantage through the use of data.