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Charles Wheelan

Naked Statistics

Make sense of the numbers that shape your world—no formulas, no fear, just smart, accessible insights from real life.
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What Will You Learn?

Statistics becomes powerful when explained through stories and intuition – Naked Statistics by Charles Wheelan makes data analysis accessible and practical.

This comprehensive statistical thinking summary and key takeaways explain:

  • Intuitive Understanding - Grasp complex concepts through relatable examples
  • Practical Applications - Use statistics for smarter daily decisions
  • Common Pitfalls - Avoid typical mistakes in data interpretation
  • Real Impact - Harness statistics to understand our world



2025 application: AI and big data make statistical thinking essential for everyone.

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About the Author

Charles J. Wheelan is the University of Chicago professor demystifying policy and statistics for 1 million readers through accessible bestsellers.

Harris School of Public Policy professor. Former Economist correspondent covering Midwest economics. Yahoo! columnist reaching millions weekly. Author of Naked Economics, Naked Statistics, Naked Money. Dartmouth professor creating popular courses. Chicago public policy Ph.D. Congressional candidate focusing on centrist solutions. Documentary filmmaker exploring economic issues.

What sets Wheelan apart: He explains why smart people disagree on economics, bridging political divides.

His books transform economic literacy nationwide. Students achieve 85% comprehension of complex concepts. Regular Freakonomics podcast guest. NPR commentator.

The professor making economics naked and accessible.

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