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This book helps you to teach yourself statistics and how to work simple equations. You'll learn when, why, and how to effectively perform basic statistical procedures, from setting up tables and computations to analyzing your own data. You'll also discover how to apply statistical concepts to such diverse areas as education, engineering, and the social, biological, and physical sciences. This completely revised edition includes new information on...

"More than 2 million books sold in the DeMYSTiFieD series! A straightforward, step-by-step approach for fast and fun mastery of everyday math from the trusted DeMYSTiFieD brand"--

This book will teach readers basic playing techniques for the ukulele. No prior musical experience is assumed. Learn how to hold the instrument, position the hands, strumming techniques, basic chords and beyond. The enclosed CD guides the reader through a series of exercises, which are organized in a progressive fashion (practicing one strum and slowly building to more complicated rhythmic patterns). The CD also includes a variety of charming songs...

Nursing Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests Demystified, Second Edition offers a clear, step-by-step blueprint to understanding the laboratory and diagnostic tests most often performed by nurses. You will learn what each test is, why it is ordered, how it is performed, how patients should prepare, how long it takes to get the results, how to interpret the results, and what the nursing implications are. Topics are presented in a logical learn-as-you-go sequence,...

If you're a beginner, you'll discover what you need to know to start playing immediately, without drowning in complicated music theory. If you've been playing for a while, you can pick up some tips to help improve your playing and move to the next level. Here's a sampling of the topics covered in Rock Guitar For Dummies: How electric guitars and amplifiers work; Choosing the right guitar and amp for you, and how to care for them; Left-hand and right-hand...

Teaches how to translate Egyptian hieroglyphs into English using a step-by-step procedure that includes the use of photographs and line drawings.

"This book teaches you all the basics of the Chinese language, including practical conversations, vocabulary, and how to write the basic characters--with manga comic strips for easy learning! It enables you to begin communicating effectively from the first day. All Chinese words and sentences are given in Chinese characters and hanyu pinyin romanized form for easy pronunciation, with English translations"--

This resource provides you with the skills to interact with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Through sample dialogue, exercises, and more than 200 illustrations, this program will help you master a Spanish vocabulary of more than 3,000 key terms; confidently interview patients, conduct exams, prescribe medication, and give instructions in Spanish; become culturally aware of differences between Latino and Anglo-American cultures and how...

"Covering the ratio and proportion method of drug calculations, "Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 9th Edition" provides clear, step-by-step explanations and concise examples to ensure safety and accuracy. Unique to this book, a "proof" step in the answer key lets you double-check your calculation results to avoid medication errors. Safety is also addressed through the inclusion of Quality & Safety Education for...