infancy through adulthood Peck, Roxy. creator author Olsen, Chris 1948- author Devore, Jay L. author text mau Boston, MA Brooks/Cole, CENGAGE Learning 2012 Fourth Edition monographic eng

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xxvii, 912 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS, 4th Edition, 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. Simple notation--including the frequent substitution of words for symbols--helps you grasp concepts and cement your comprehension. You'll 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. Chapter 1: The Role of Statistics and the Data Analysis Process -- Chapter 2: Collecting Data Sensibly -- Chapter 3: Graphical Methods for Describing Data -- Chapter 4: Numerical Methods for Describing Data -- Chapter 5: Summarizing Bivariate Data -- Chapter 6: Probability -- Chapter 7: Random Variables and Probability Distributions -- Chapter 8: Sampling Variability and Sampling Distributions -- Chapter 9: Estimation Using a Single Sample -- Chapter 10: Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample -- Chapter 11: Comparing Two Populations or Treatments -- Chapter 12: The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness-of-Fit Tests -- Chapter 13: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation: Inferential Methods -- Chapter 14: Multiple Regression Analysis -- Chapter 15: Analysis of Variance -- Chapter 16: Nonparametric (Distribution-Free) Statistical Methods. Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen, Jay L. Devore. Includes index. Statistics Textbooks Mathematical statistics QA276.12 .P42 2012 9780840054906 (student edition) 0840054904 (student edition) 2010931694 DLC 100701 20240223112616.0 16311710 spa