Every aspect of Elementary Statistics has been carefully crafted to help readers learn statistics. The Third Edition features many updates and revisions that place increased emphasis on interpretation of results and critical thinking over calculations. Chapter topics include probability, discrete probability distributions, normal probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests and the f-distribution, and nonparametric tests. For readers who want a comprehensive, step-by-step, flexible introduction to statistics.

Elementary Statistics Picturing the World

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• Elementary statisics: Book Description Publication Date: January 7, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0132424339 | ISBN-13: 978-0132424332 | Edition: 4 For algebra-based Introductory Statistics courses. Offering the most accessible approach to statistics, with a strong visual/graphical emphasis, this book offers a vast number of examples on the premise that students learn best by “doing”. The fourth edition features many updates and revisions that place increased emphasis on interpretation of results and critical thinking in addition to calculations. This emphasis on “statistical literacy” is reflective of the GAISE recommendations.
• Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World (4th Edition) Hardcover – January 7, 2008 by Ron Larson (Author), Betsy Farber (Author)
• ISBN/ASIN: 0132424339
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 7, 2008
• Betsy Farber received her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics form Penn State University and Master’s degree in mathematics from the College of New Jersey. Since 1976, she has been teaching all levels of mathematics at Bucks County Community College in Newton, Pennsylvania, where she currently holds the rank of professor. She is particularly interested in developing new ways to make statistics relevant and interesting to her students and has been teaching statistics in many different modes – with TI-83/84, with MINITAB, and by distance learning as well as in the traditional classroom.

For courses in Introductory Statistics (algebra-based). Simplifies statistics through practice and real-world applications Elementary Statistics: Picturing the Worldmakes statistics approachable with stepped-out instruction, extensive real-life examples and exercises, and a design that fits content for each page to make the material more digestible. The text’s combination of theory, pedagogy, and design helps students understand concepts and use statistics to describe and think about the world. The 7th Edition incorporates a thorough update of key features, examples, and exercises, as well as robust technology resources that include StatCrunch(r), a new Tech Tips feature, and an Integrated Review version of the MyLab Statistics course. Also available with MyLab Statistics MyLab(tm) Statistics is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Statistics personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. With MyLab Statistics and StatCrunch, an integrated web-based statistical software program, students learn the skills they need to interact with data in the real world. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Statistics does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Statistics, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Statistics, search for: 0134684907 / 9780134684901 Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World Plus MyLab Statistics – Access Card Package, 7/e Package consists of: 0134683412 / 978013468341 Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World 013478362X / 9780134783628 MyLab Statistics with Pearson eText – Standalone Access Card – for Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World