A Data-based Approach to Statistics


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This text presents introductory statistics from the perspective of real-world situations. Each section within a chapter starts with a realistic data setting illustrating the corresponding method. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to use graphic displays to get a feeling for the information contained in the sample data and to check the reasonableness of the corresponding assumptions.




Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences


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This text emphasizes models, methodology, and applications rather than rigorous mathematical development and theory. It uses real data in both exercise sets and examples.







The Cumulative Book Index


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A world list of books in the English language.




General Statistics, Student Study Guide


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The Second Edition offers an easily understood comprehensive introduction to general statistics with a focus on statistical inference. New features include: updated and expanded treatment of Minitab, increased coverage of P values, sections on sampling, box-and-whisker plots, the design of experiments, counting techniques (combinatorics), and a substantial increase in the number of exercises. Also provides numerous examples and exercises using real data plus a wealth of information from the Framingham Heart Study.




Elementary Statistics


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Journal of the American Statistical Association


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A scientific and educational journal not only for professional statisticians but also for economists, business executives, research directors, government officials, university professors, and others who are seriously interested in the application of statistical methods to practical problems, in the development of more useful methods, and in the improvement of basic statistical data.




Statistics


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A Guide to Teaching Statistics


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A Guide to Teaching Statistics: Innovations and BestPractices addresses the critical aspects of teaching statisticsto undergraduate students, acting as an invaluable tool for bothnovice and seasoned teachers of statistics. Guidance on textbook selection, syllabus construction, andcourse outline Classroom exercises, computer applications, and Internetresources designed to promote active learning Tips for incorporating real data into course content Recommendations on integrating ethics and diversity topics intostatistics education Strategies to assess student's statistical literacy, thinking,and reasoning skills Additional material online at ahref="http://www.teachstats.org/"www.teachstats.org/a