Statistics Catalog 2005


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Workshop Statistics


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This book focuses on probability and the Bayesian viewpoint. It presents basic material on probability and then introduces inference by means of Bayes'rule. The emphasis is on statistical thinking and how one learns from data. The objective is to present the basic tenets of statistical inference. Unique in its format, the text allows students to discover statistical concepts, explore statistical principles, and apply statistical techniques. In addition to the numerous activities and exercises around which the text is built, the book includes a basic text exposition for each topic, and data appendices.




Statistics


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For algebra-based Introductory Statistics Courses. This very popular text is written to promote student success while maintaining the statistical integrity of the course. The author draws on his teaching experience and background in statistics and mathematics to achieve this balance. Three fundamental objectives motivate this text: (1) to generate and maintain student interest, thereby promoting student success and confidence; (2) to provide extensive and effective opportunity for student practice; (3) Allowing for flexibility of teaching styles. Datasets and other resources (where applicable) for this book are available here.




Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics


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Intended for managers and decision-makers who would like to have a better understanding of the vast amounts of statistical information in today's global business and economic environment. The text will help the business professional to have a better understanding of how to use statistics to make better business decisions.




Technology Manual for Elementary Statistics


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Tutorial instruction and worked-out examples for the TI-83 Calculator, Excel, and MINITAB.




PBS Comprehensive Pack


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AMSTAT News


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Technology Manual


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Technology Manual Contains detailed tutorial instructions and worked out examples & exercises for: v TI-83/84 Plus Graphing Calculator v Excel (including PHStat, an Excel plug-in) v SPSS v Minitab




Introduction to Business Statistics


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Highly praised for its clarity and great examples, Weiers' INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS, 6E introduces fundamental statistical concepts in a conversational language that connects with today's students. Even those intimidated by statistics quickly discover success with the book's proven learning aids, outstanding illustrations, non-technical terminology, and hundreds of current examples drawn from real-life experiences familiar to students. A continuing case and contemporary applications combine with more than 100 new or revised exercises and problems that reflect the latest changes in business today with an accuracy you can trust. You can easily introduce today's leading statistical software and teach not only how to complete calculations by hand and using Excel, but also how to determine which method is best for a particular task. The book's student-oriented approach is supported with a wealth of resources, including the innovative new CengageNOW online course management and learning system that saves you time while helping students master the statistical skills most important for business success.




Statistics for Managers Using Microsoft Excel


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For a one- or two-term course in Business Statistics at the undergraduate or graduate level. This comprehensive 19-chapter business statistics text provides sufficient breadth of coverage and an applied approach which focuses on concepts and applications of statistics to the functional areas of business accounting, marketing, management, and economics and finance. Thoroughly revised to shift its emphasis more on concepts than statistical methods, it shows students how to properly use statistics to analyze data, demonstrates how computer software is an integral part of this analysis, and provides myriad cases and projects support the learning process.