> Books on modeling often jump right into math and methods. Drowned in detail, it can take years to appreciate the assumptions and limitations of the various modeling mindsets.

> Written in a clear and concise style, Modeling Mindsets introduces approaches such as Bayesian inference, supervised learning, causal inference, and more.

> After reading this book, you will have a much better understanding of the different approaches to modeling and be able to choose the right one for your problem.

https://book.modeling-mindsets.com/

Edit: Ah darn, I forgot about this part: "You should feel comfortable with at least one of the mindsets in this book". So perhaps not the best start if you don't have a base in at least one method. For frequentist statistics, consider https://www.openintro.org/book/os/