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As Robert Niles says:

Numbers can't "talk," but they can tell you as much as your human sources can. But just like with human sources, you have to ask!

So what should you ask a number? Well, mathematicians have developed an entire field -- statistics -- dedicated to getting answers out of numbers. Now, you don't have to have a degree in statistics in order to conduct an effective "interview" with your data. But you do need to know a few basics.

Here, described in plain English, are some basic concepts in statistics that every writer should know...

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And it's free! Free as in beer!

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