Introduction to the Practice of Statistics: w/Student CD / Edition 6

by David S. Moore, George McCabe, Bruce Craig

Overview

The new Sixth Edition brings the acclaimed IPS approach to a new generation, with a number of enhancements in the text and with breakthrough media tools for instructors and students. It demonstrates how statistical techniques are used to solve real-world problems, combining real data and applications with innovative pedagogy, both in the text and via electronic media.

New Format Options
Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, Sixth Edition is available as:
• A core book containing the first 13 chapters in hardcover (1-4292-1622-0) or paperback (1-4292-1621-2). Companion chapters 14-17 are available on the book’s CD and web site.
• Extended Version (hardcover; includes chapters 1-15): 1-4292-1623-9

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429216227
Publisher:	Freeman, W. H. & Company
Publication date:	12/25/2007
Edition description:	Sixth Edition
Pages:	896
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Looking at Data
Chapter 1: Looking at Data – Distributions
Chapter 2: Looking at Data – Relationships
Chapter 3: Producing Data

Part II: Probability and Inference
Chapter 4: Probability: The Study of Randomness
Chapter 5: Sampling Distributions
Chapter 6: Introduction to Inference
Chapter 7: Inference for Distributions
Chapter 8: Inference for Proportions

Part III: Topics in Inference
Chapter 9: Analysis of Two-Way Tables
Chapter 10: Inference for Regression
Chapter 11: Multiple Regression
Chapter 12: One-Way Analysis of Variance
Chapter 13: Two-Way Analysis of Variance

Chapters on CD and the Book Companion Site
Chapter 14: Logistic Regression
Chapter 15: Nonparametric Tests
Chapter 16: Bootstrap Methods and Permutation Tests
Chapter 17: Statistics for Quality: Control and Capability

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for undergraduate students which covers standard topics within a traditional organization, emphasizing data analysis in contemporary statistical practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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