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This textbook introduces methods for organizing data into graphical displays and numerical statistics in order to accurately describe a sample, and explains concepts for making inferences about a population based on the information found in the sample. Colorful graphs, real-life applications, and instructions for Minitab and Excel exercises are provided. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Succeed in statistics with ELEMENTARY STATISTICS! Including relevant examples, exercises, and applications, this textbook gives you the tools you need to get a good grade in your statistics course. Struggling with a specific concept? Log onto Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING to get live, one-on-one online tutoring from a statistician who has a copy of the textbook. Video Skillbuilders and StatisticsNow (an online learning tool built around your individual progress that gives you a simple pre-test, and then focuses your learning experience on your studying needs) provide additional online support. Learning to use MINITAB, Excel, and the TI-83/84 graphing calculator is made easy with instructions included in relevant sections throughout the text.
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