Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

✍ Scribed by Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen, Jay L. Devore

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 842
• Edition: 5
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS 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 frequent substitution of words for symbols--helps you grasp concepts and cement your comprehension. You'll also find coverage of most major technologies as a problem-solving tool, plus hands-on activities in each chapter that allow you to practice statistics firsthand.

✦ Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Role of Statistics and the Data Analysis Process 1
Chapter 2 Collecting Data Sensibly 29
Chapter 3 Graphical Methods for Describing Data 80
Chapter 4 Numerical Methods for Describing Data 152
Chapter 5 Summarizing Bivariate Data 202
Chapter 6 Probability 283
Chapter 7 Random Variables and Probability Distributions 352
Chapter 8 Sampling Variability and Sampling Distributions 437
Chapter 9 Estimation Using a Single Sample 461
Chapter 10 Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample 505
Chapter 11 Comparing Two Populations or Treatments 561
Chapter 12 The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness-of-Fit Tests 624
Chapter 13 Simple Linear Regression and Correlation: Inferential Methods 662
Chapter 14 Multiple Regression Analysis 702
Chapter 15 Analysis of Variance 732
Chapter 16 Nonparametric (Distribution-Free) Statistical Methods 16-1
Appendix A: Statistical Tables 759
Appendix B: References 779
Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises 783
Index 805