| Edition |
Revision ST-2013-002(03/18)-LC. |
| Description |
905 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Sampling and data -- Descriptive statistics -- Probability topics -- Discrete random variables -- Continuous random variables -- The normal distribution -- The central limit theorem -- Confidence intervals -- Hypothesis testing with one sample -- Hypothesis testing with two samples -- The chi-square distribution -- Linear regression and correlation -- F distribution and one-way ANOVA -- Review exercises -- Practice tests -- Data sets -- Group and partner projects -- Solution sheets -- Mathematical phrases, symbols and formulas -- Notes for the TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+ calculators -- Tables. |
| Summary |
Introductory Statistics is designed for the one-semester, introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. This text assumes students have been exposed to intermediate algebra, and it focuses on the applications of statistical knowledge rather than the theory behind it. The foundation of this textbook is Collaborative Statistics, by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean.--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
Promoted: Local to Global Cooperative DTL OA OpenStax Open Access Textbooks |
| Subject |
Statistics -- Textbooks.
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Statistics. (OCoLC)fst01132103
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks. (OCoLC)fst01423863
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Open educational resources.
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Textbooks.
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| Added Author |
Dean, Susan L., 1945- author.
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Based on (work): Illowsky, Barbara.
Collaborative statistics.
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OpenStax (Nonprofit organization), issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9781938168208 (hardcover) |
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1938168208 (hardcover) |
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9781506698236 (paperback) |
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1506698239 (paperback) |
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9781947172050 (electronic bk.) |
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