An Introduction to Statistics: An Active Learning Approach, 2nd Edition

An Introduction to Statistics: An Active Learning Approach, Second Edition by Kieth A. Carlson and Jennifer R. Winquist takes a unique, active approach to teaching and learning introductory statistics that allows students to discover and correct their misunderstandings as chapters progress rather than at their conclusion. Empirically-developed, self-correcting activities reinforce and expand on fundamental concepts, targeting and holding students’ attention. Based on contemporary memory research, this learner-centered approach leads to better long-term retention through active engagement while generating explanations. Along with carefully placed reading questions, this edition includes learning objectives, realistic research scenarios, practice problems, self-test questions, problem sets, and practice tests to help students become more confident in their ability to perform statistics.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Statistics and Frequency Distributions
Chapter 2 Central Tendency
Chapter 3 Variability
Chapter 4 z Scores
Chapter 5 The Distribution of Sample Means and z for a Sample Mean
Chapter 6 Hypothesis Testing With z Scores
Chapter 7 Single-Sample t Test
Chapter 8 Estimation With Confidence Intervals
Chapter 9 Related Samples t Test
Chapter 10 Independent Samples t Test
Chapter 11 One-Way Independent Samples ANOVA
Chapter 12 Two-Factor ANOVA or Two-Way ANOVA
Chapter 13 Correlation and Regression
Chapter 14 Goodness-of-Fit and Independence Chi-Square Statistics