--- product_id: 123852438 title: "The Lady Tasting Tea: How Statistics Revolutionized Science in the Twentieth Century Kindle Edition" brand: "david salsburg" price: "€ 29.41" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/123852438-the-lady-tasting-tea-how-statistics-revolutionized-science-in-twentieth store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Lady Tasting Tea: How Statistics Revolutionized Science in the Twentieth Century Kindle Edition **Brand:** david salsburg **Price:** € 29.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lady Tasting Tea: How Statistics Revolutionized Science in the Twentieth Century Kindle Edition by david salsburg - **How much does it cost?** € 29.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/123852438-the-lady-tasting-tea-how-statistics-revolutionized-science-in-twentieth) ## Best For - david salsburg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david salsburg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a broad and interesting perspective on statistics *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018* This book concerns the (fairly) recent evolution of the field of statistics, to become a major factor in science and applied science. The author discusses this for the nonmathematician by elaborating on some of the biographies of prominent people in statistics, both theoretical and applied. He lucidly discusses the math without formulas by using intuitive ideas, but his description of the mathematics (which is central to statistics) amounts at certain points to “name dropping”. Nevertheless, he displays, overall, an interesting point of view on statistics from someone who has worked in the field, and thought about the nature of the field. I recommend this book especially to beginners who have some background in statistics, and want to be exposed to some of the real excitement of this field as it has grown to influence many areas and seems, in many respects, to be inherently multidisciplinary. His perspective is that of someone who has some very deep exposure to the field, and is able not only to write in an interesting fashion, but also critique some of the ideas he presents and seriously discuss some of the limitations of statistics, as he sees them. His direct view is that statistics has made revolutionary advances, and he is able to be fairly convincing, despite the fact that he has written specifically for non-mathematicians. Nevertheless, his broad viewpoint should be of interest to many mathematicians as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful romp through the statistical methods and their practitioners of the twentieth century. *by A***G on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017* A wonderful romp through the statistical methods and their practitioners of the twentieth century. There is a concerted effort to NOT include math notation or heavy lifting - this will not replace a stats textbook, it is decidedly and avowedly not meant to. Instead, intuition and philosophy of these advances are summarized. I am sure that my familiarity with the math helped, but I don't think it was necessary to understand the book. In fact, the Confidence Interval being process not number is the best way I have ever heard that put. I have a way to say it and I can only say it that way to be sure that I haven't flipped the meaning. This was a great example of how Salsburg takes big concepts with lots of math and explains them in intuitive ways. More than that though he makes these names from tests and bootstraps and whatnot and makes them real live people with stories and ambitions. There is also a great sense of the personal - statisticians need to interact with their data - you cant make a good valid clear model if you have no idea what the data really mean. Great lesson for everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shaky foundation *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016* This book was hard for me to put down. It is not a how-to book. Instead, it addresses the very foundations of statistics. As a practitioner but relative novice in the sophisticated use of statistics, I was stunned and frankly thought it ironic that there is so much uncertainty in the appropriate use, usefulness and meaning of statistics. It played with my mind on what is real in science. The history of the statistical revolution he describes is fascinating as personalities, perceptions and interpretations clash across the years. It should provide valuable insight to those whose work depends on the appropriate use and interpretation of statistics. But the book must cause them pause as the author concludes in the final paragraph, "the statistical revolution in science stands triumphant...[but]...it stands triumphant on feet of clay." --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/123852438-the-lady-tasting-tea-how-statistics-revolutionized-science-in-twentieth](https://www.desertcart.be/products/123852438-the-lady-tasting-tea-how-statistics-revolutionized-science-in-twentieth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-25*