Eleventh Edition - CD-ROM Included - International Edition
For Introduction to Statistics courses. Updated to reflect the latest technological advances in statistical tools, this text presents ideas and concepts for students who have little or no background in statistics.
The objective of "Statistics" is to provide a foundation in statistics. The book presents statistics at a level that is appropriate and interesting, reflected in its organization, the language used, its format and notation, and the examples used. Its high level of mathematical precision has been enhanced without complicating the presentation. Examples are found near related sections for enhanced correlation and cohesion, while review sections are designed to reinforce connections outside the context of a particular section or chapter. The book highlights important formulas, definitions, and rules in colored boxes for quick and easy reference. It also impresses upon the reader that statistical software will facilitate the techniques discussed within the book, and it is illustrated throughout with computer output. Finally, the book makes no attempt to avoid controversy, exposing readers to the weaknesses of statistical techniques along with strengths. The seventh edition of "Statistics: A First Course" has been revised to include substantial changes in content, organization, language, notation, and format, as well as a large number of new and revised exercises. This edition also introduces the graphing calculator, which can be used to supplement or, in many cases, substitute for a computer. An important resource for every professional who responsibilities encompass statistics.
This text is rich in exercises and examples, and explores both elementary probability and basic statistics, with an emphasis on engineering and science applications. Much of the data have been collected from the author's own consulting experience and from discussions with scientists and engineers about the use of statistics in their fields. In later chapters, the book emphasizes designed experiments, especially two-level factorial design.