This single-term introduction to general statistics is written for students of various disciplines. This second edition includes expanded coverage of probability. It introduces topics with verbal descriptions before going into the notation, giving students a clearer understanding of the concepts as well as the skills used in manipulating data. Real data taken from magazines, journals, and newspapers are used in 75 per cent of examples and exercises. Interpreting the results of a statistical analysis stresses the use of statistics.

Introductory statistics

Science & Math

DeVore, Jay L.

Mathematics

West Pub. Co.

Real data and real examples make statistics real for you! Discover the importance of statistics and how the practice affects your life and the world around you with STATISTICS: THE EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA. Authors Devore and Peck have helped thousands of students master statistical concepts and learn to apply them. Using real data, the authors show you how statistical techniques are used with increasing frequency in a variety of fields, including business, medicine, social sciences, and applied sciences such as engineering. Their accessible writing style is enhanced by numerous examples, including hands-on activities and "Seeing Statistics" applets. Plus, you can chart your own path to success with StatisticsNOW, the personalized online learning companion, and Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING, which gives you access to live online tutoring!

Statistics: The Exploration and Analysis of Data

Peck, Roxy

West Group

About the Author\nJay Devore is Professor Emeritus of Statistics at California Polytechnic State University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from the University of California at Berkeley, spent a year at the University of Sheffield in England, and finished his Ph.D. in statistics at Stanford University. Jay previously taught at the University of Florida and at Oberlin College and has had visiting appointments at Stanford, Harvard, the University of Washington, New York University, and Columbia University. From 1998 to 2006, he served as Chair of the Cal Poly Statistics Department. In addition to this book, Jay has written several other widely used statistics texts for engineers and scientists and a book in applied mathematical statistics. He recently coauthored a text in probability and stochastic processes. He is the recipient of a distinguished teaching award from Cal Poly, is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, and has served several terms as an Associate Editor of the �Journal of the American Statistical Association.� In his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking and eating good food, tennis, and travel to faraway places. He is especially proud of his wife, Carol, a retired elementary school teacher, his daughter Allison, who has held several high-level positions in nonprofit organizations in Boston and New York City, and his daughter Teresa, a high school teacher in Brooklyn.

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Business & Money

Education & Reference

Cengage Learning'

About the Author\nRoxy Peck is emerita associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of statistics emerita at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. A faculty member at Cal Poly from 1979 until 2009, Dr. Peck served for six years as chair of the statistics department before becoming associate dean, a position she held for 13 years. She received an M.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in applied statistics from the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Peck is nationally known in the area of statistics education, and she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Statistics Education at the U.S. Conference on Teaching Statistics in 2009. In 2003, she received the American Statistical Association�s Founder�s Award, recognizing her contributions to K-12 and undergraduate statistics education. She is a fellow of the American Statistical Association and an elected member of the International Statistics Institute. Dr. Peck served for five years as the chief reader for the Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics Exam and has chaired the American Statistical Association�s Joint Committee with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics on Curriculum in Statistics and Probability for Grades K-12 and the Section on Statistics Education. In addition to her texts in introductory statistics, Dr. Peck is co-editor of STATISTICAL CASE STUDIES: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ACADEME AND INDUSTRY and is a member of the editorial board for STATISTICS: A GUIDE TO THE UNKNOWN, 4TH EDITION. Outside of the classroom, she likes to travel and spends her spare time reading mystery novels. Dr. Peck also collects Navajo rugs and heads to Arizona and New Mexico whenever she can find the time.\nChris Olsen taught statistics at George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for over 25 years and currently teaches at Grinnell College. Chris is a past member (twice) of the AP Statistics Test Development Committee and has been a table leader at the AP Statistics reading for 14 years. He is a long-time consultant to the College Board and has led workshops and institutes for AP Statistics teachers in the United States and internationally. Chris was the Iowa recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching in 1986, a regional awardee of the IBM Computer Teacher of the Year in 1988, and received the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement in Mathematics in 1999. Chris is a frequent contributor to and is moderator of the AP Teacher Community online. He is currently a member of the editorial board of �Teaching Statistics.� Chris graduated from Iowa State University with a major in mathematics and philosophy, and while acquiring graduate degrees at the University of Iowa, he concentrated on statistics, computer programming, and psychometrics. In his spare time he enjoys reading and hiking. He and his wife have a daughter, Anna, a Caltech graduate in Civil Engineering.\nJay Devore is Professor Emeritus of Statistics at California Polytechnic State University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from the University of California at Berkeley, spent a year at the University of Sheffield in England, and finished his Ph.D. in statistics at Stanford University. Jay previously taught at the University of Florida and at Oberlin College and has had visiting appointments at Stanford, Harvard, the University of Washington, New York University, and Columbia University. From 1998 to 2006, he served as Chair of the Cal Poly Statistics Department. In addition to this book, Jay has written several other widely used statistics texts for engineers and scientists and a book in applied mathematical statistics. He recently coauthored a text in probability and stochastic processes. He is the recipient of a distinguished teaching award from Cal Poly, is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, and has served several terms as an Associate Editor of the �Journal of the American

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Olsen, Chris

Everything you need to understand statistics and data analysis is here! With its technology resources, the Media Edition of INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS gives you the tools you need to chart your own path to success--and even suggests a course of study suited to your unique needs. The authors' easy-to-understand and modern approach guides you through an intuition-based learning process that stresses interpretation and communication of statistical information. Simple notation helps you grasp concepts, while hands-on activities and "Seeing Statistics" applets allow you practice statistics firsthand. Going beyond the text, this Media Edition includes everything you need to get the grade you want, including access to a personalized online learning study plan (CengageNOW) as well as to live, online tutoring through Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING.

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Statistics: The Exploration & Analysis of Data, Updated Media (w/CD and StatisticsNOW™, InfoTrac 2-Sem., Pers. Tutor, iLrn™ Hmwrk. Stu. Ver., Internet Companion 2-Sem., SBC Web Site PAC)

Duxbury Press

This book introduces you to the study of statistics and data analysis by using real data and attention-grabbing examples. The authors guide you through an intuition-based learning process that stresses interpretation and communication of statistical information. They help you grasp concepts and cement your comprehension by using simple notation-frequently substituting words for symbols. You will also find coverage of the graphing calculator as a problem-solving tool, plus hands-on activities in each chapter that allow you to practice statistics firsthand.

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Provides worked-out solutions to the odd-numbered problems in the text.

Student Solutions Manual for Peck/Olsen/Devore's Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, 3rd

The Activities Workbook lets students take notes, record data, and cement their learning by completing textbook and bonus activities for each chapter.

Activities Workbook for Peck/Olsen/Devore's Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, 3rd

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Introductory statistics

Statistics: The Exploration and Analysis of Data

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Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Statistics: The Exploration & Analysis of Data, Updated Media (w/CD and StatisticsNOW™, InfoTrac 2-Sem., Pers. Tutor, iLrn™ Hmwrk. Stu. Ver., Internet Companion 2-Sem., SBC Web Site PAC)

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Student Solutions Manual for Peck/Olsen/Devore's Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, 3rd

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Activities Workbook for Peck/Olsen/Devore's Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, 3rd