Introduction to the Practice of Statistics

by David Moore, George McCabe, Bruce Craig

Overview

Now available with Macmillan’s new online learning tool Achieve, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 10th edition, prepares students for the application of statistics in the real world by using current examples and encouraging exploration into data analysis and interpretation. The text enforces statistical thinking by providing learning objectives and linked exercises to help students master core statistics concepts and think beyond the calculations.

Achieve for Introduction to the Practice of Statistics integrates outcome-based learning objectives and a wealth of examples with assessment in an easy-to-use interface. Students are provided with rich digital resources that solidify conceptual understanding, as well as homework problems with hints, answer-specific feedback, and a fully worked solution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781319244446
Publisher:	Freeman, W. H. & Company
Publication date:	01/29/2021
Edition description:	Tenth Edition
Pages:	784
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Part I Looking at Data
CHAPTER 1 Looking at Data—Distributions 1
CHAPTER 2 Looking at Data—Relationships
CHAPTER 3 Producing Data
Part II Probability and Inference
CHAPTER 4 Probability: The Study of Randomness
CHAPTER 5 Sampling Distributions
CHAPTER 6 Introduction to Inference
CHAPTER 7 Inference for Means
CHAPTER 8 Inference for Proportions
Part III Topics in Inference
CHAPTER 9 Inference for Categorical Data
CHAPTER 10 Inference for Regression
CHAPTER 11 Multiple Regression
CHAPTER 12 One-Way Analysis of Variance
CHAPTER 13 Two-Way Analysis of Variance
Companion Chapters
CHAPTER 14 Logistic Regression
CHAPTER 15 Nonparametric Tests
CHAPTER 16 Bootstrap Methods and Permutation Tests
CHAPTER 17 Statistics for Quality: Control and Capability

Editorial Reviews

The learning objectives in IPS is very clear and to-the-point.” – Eddy Patuwo, Kent State University

“The focus on reasoning is very good and very helpful for students to understand the materials. Nowadays, students can have access to all kinds of technology for computation and it is very important to make sure they understand what is behind those numbers.” – Yong Wang, Ohio Northern University

“Good selection of questions. Not frustrating to students!” – Allyson Rozelll, Kwantlen College - Surrey

From the Publisher

A textbook for undergraduate students which covers standard topics within a traditional organization, emphasizing data analysis in contemporary statistical practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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