Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, 5th Edition

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

Ch 1: The Role of Statistics and the Data Analysis Process
Ch 2: Collecting Data Sensibly
Ch 3: Graphical Methodsfor Describing Data
Ch 4: Numerical Methods for Describing Data
Ch 5: Summarizing Bivariate Data
Ch 6: Probability
Ch 7: Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Ch 8: Sampling Variability and Sampling Distributions
Ch 9: Estimation Usinga Single Sample
Ch 10: Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample
Ch 11: Comparing Two Populations or Treatments
Ch 12: The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness-of-Fit Tests
Ch 13: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation: Inferential Methods
Ch 14: Multiple Regression Analysis
Ch 15: Analysis of Variance
Appendix A: Statistical Tables
Appendix B: References